Sales Assistant

About the role Join the Ashley Furniture Team – Unlock your Potential! At Ashley Furniture, the #1 home store in North America, you’ll help deliver a world‑class customer experience by supporting all things sales and showroom operations. From welcoming guests and assisting the sales team, to merchandising the sales floor and maintaining inspiring visual displays, you’ll play a key role in keeping the store organized, customer‑ready, and operating smoothly each day. Who We Are: Bruegge and Co is a family‑owned business with 154 years of furniture expertise, proudly serving Central Illinois with locations in Champaign, Bloomington, East Peoria, Mount Vernon, Peru, and a Distribution Center in Normal. Founded in 1876, we’ve continued our legacy of quality craftsmanship. In 2006, we took on the Ashley name to bring even more value to our customers. Join our team and be part of our storied tradition. What We’re Looking For Are you high‑energy and outgoing? Do you have the ability to connect & build relationships with people? Do you have strong communication, interpersonal & listening skills? Are you detail‑oriented, dependable, and have a strong work ethic? Responsibilities Welcoming customers with a big smile and a warm hello. Answering questions about our products, promotions, and services. Assisting the sales team with closing paperwork and customer follow‑up. Helping maintain attractive visual displays to keep the store visually appealing and customer‑ready. Assisting with incoming furniture placement, showroom organization, and warehouse support as needed. Partnering with the accounting team in auditing and ensuring accurate closing procedures are used and that the store balances monthly. Supporting store systems, filing, and scheduling deliveries/pickups. Managing financing applications and processes. What We Offer Pay: Make between $16-$18/hr based on experience A supportive team culture – our employees say one of the best parts of working here is each other. We have fun! Build your career within the Ashley Family – whether you grow locally or move across the U.S., you’ll have the opportunities to continue your career with Ashley. Awesome Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing right away! Up to 3% 401(k) Match Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) $5k Continued Education Stipend per year! Employee Discounts Enjoy a balanced workweek with a 5‑day schedule and 2 consecutive weekdays off. Retail where you don’t have to work until 9 PM! Schedule includes weekends and some holidays. Apply Today! Start your journey with Ashley Furniture and unlock your potential! Work Location: 1651 38th St, Peru, IL 61354 #J-18808-Ljbffr