Sales Associate

Sales Consultant – La-Z-Boy Furniture GalleriesSell Luxury. Live Modern. Earn Without Limits. Now Hiring: Sales Consultant – La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries Location: Paramus, NJ Compensation: Base + Unlimited Commission La-Z-Boy isn't just comfort anymore — it's modern, elevated, and unmistakably stylish. We've redefined the way people see furniture, and now we're looking for someone who can match that energy on the sales floor. This is your chance to turn your natural charm, eye for design, and competitive drive into real results — and real income.What You'll Be Doing:Guiding high-end clients through a premium sales experience.Creating inspired spaces with world-class furniture and décor.Curating luxury looks while earning commissions with no ceiling.What You'll Get:Unlimited earnings– top performers take home $45K-50K+ annually.A sleek, modern showroom that feels more like a gallery than a store.Ongoing training in luxury sales, interior trends, and design consultation.Exclusive employee discounts so your own space turns heads.A brand that sells itself — and a team that celebrates success.Who You Are:Polished, persuasive, and endlessly ambitious.Passionate about modern aesthetics and premium materials.Obsessed with detail, service, and delivering the wow factor.Experienced in sales or retail (luxury experience = a major plus).Benefits:Health Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue ShieldOptum for Prescriptions In-NetworkDental and Vision InsurancePaid Vacation401k with matchDisability InsuranceLife Insurance and AD&DPaid Bonding LeavePaid TrainingHealth Savings Account - Contributions go in tax-free, grow tax-free and are withdrawn tax-freeTuition Reimbursement (may receive up to $5,250 per calendar year)Employee Assistance Program (Free to all employees!)Counseling sessionsFinancial and legal resourcesKey Responsibilities:Contribute to store sales goals by selling furniture, accessories and services offered by La?Z?BoyPromote the Design program & assist the Designer to achieve established Design program sales goalsConsistently execute the La?Z?Boy selling process and strive to provide a favorable experience to all customers.Develop and utilize sales skills and principals including approach, rapport building, needs discovery, customized portfolio presentations, answering objections, closing, follow?up, after sale service and continuing contact with all previous and potential customersMaximize store promotions, marketing initiatives, and grassroots programsMaintain strong knowledge of the features and benefits of existing and new product linesDesign Program:Schedule professional home consultations to present customized room designs, including sample fabrics, furniture, tables and accessory recommendations as well as the benefits of a professional installation service.Execute and champion the Design process following the established company guidelinesResponsible for supporting design related functions in the storeCustomer Focus:Provide the highest level of customer service to all current and future customersEnsure that each La?Z?Boy customer has an informative and positive experience by using good customer service skills and knowledge of products, while following the company selling processEffectively use Podium to ensure customer satisfaction and future follow?upMake sound business decisions to deliver customer satisfaction and promote team environmentProvide support by being responsive to incoming phone calls and emailsAssist in handling customer issues and/or complaints. Provide appropriate solutions and alternatives to the customer to achieve a satisfied experiencePeople:Maintain a positive working relationship with all store employeesAssist to train, coach and develop new peers on La?Z?Boy product knowledge and selling process/skills to achieve store sales goalsHelp promote and champion a culture of sales and serviceOperational Excellence:Assist with maintenance of the overall visual appearance of store, this includes but is not limited to maintaining floor and/or showroom displays, tagging products and accessories, maintaining accessory catalogs and design center fabrics, supporting floor moves, and maintaining general store cleanlinessAccurately complete order information, collect deposits and fees, keep orderly customer records, and research customer payments and deliveriesResponsible for accurately completing daily On?Point system logsShow a sense of urgency, enthusiasm and excitement with the store team and customersMaintain adequate knowledge of company standards, product knowledge and internal processes and systemsConsistently schedule deliveries with customersResponsible for opening and closing of the storeMinimum Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalentPrevious selling experience and ability to close a sale strongly preferredExcellent communication, customer service skills, and organizational skillsStrong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, build rapport, and positively influenceDemonstrated persuasion and negotiation skillsAbility to effectively manage time and conflicting prioritiesAbility to effectively and productively with others as a teamAbility to work the schedule and hours dictated by business needsAbility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as requiredInitiative to meet assigned goals, missions and objectives and motivated to achieve moreStrong attention to detailProficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointPreferred Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Business or a related fieldSupervisory Responsibilities: NonePhysical Demands/Work Environment:Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.Ability to stand for long periods of time.Nearly continuous use of repetitive hand motions, hearing and listening.Often required to sit, walk, bend and stoopSubject to inside environmental conditionsAbility to pass background and drug screen.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.At La-Z-Boy, we prioritize clear communication and reward outstanding talent! We invite you to explore the exciting opportunities available. To help you make an informed decision, we're sharing key information about our pay practices.What You Can Expect:Training Pay: $16 per hour for 2-6 weeks (no commission)Average Annual Earning Potential After Training: $45,000 - $65,000+ (inclusive of base, bonus, and commission)The company will not pay less than state/local minimum wage requirementsPost-Training Pay:Base Pay: $13 / hour (varies by store location)Commission & Bonus: Earn more with UNCAPPED commission on written sales - 3% on La-Z-Boy Design Sales and 2% on other sales, other than La-Z-Boy Design Sales. Quarterly bonus opportunity of $1,500, based on your ability