110-Home Furnishings Consultant

Upload your resume and get a skill-by-skill breakdown — see exactly where you match, where you're close, and what to highlight. Not a mystery percentage. Get a tailored resume highlighting what this role needs. Role summary American Furniture Warehouse (AFW) is seeking a Home Furnishings Consultant to advise customers on selecting home furnishings and accessories. This role involves guiding customers through showrooms, understanding their needs through open-ended questions, and educating them on products and trends. The consultant will utilize basic selling skills and leverage technology like tablets and POS systems to enhance the customer experience. While a retail or sales background is preferred, a willingness to learn is essential. The position offers paid training, a commission-based pay structure with significant earning potential, and benefits. Flexibility in shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required. Shift: Various shifts from 8am-10pm Reports to: Assistant Store Manager Job Overview In this position, you would beadvising and guiding customers- assistingin the selection of homefurnishings and accessoriesfor their homes.At AFW, we offer our customers a low pressure, professional shopping experience. Asa Home Furnishings Consultant, you will use basic selling skills to guide the customer throughour showrooms; selecting furniture and home décor productshelpingthem create something fresh and new in their homes. At American Furniture Warehouse,we are looking for the best candidatethat wantsto be part ofcontinuing our mission of providing our customers with thegreatest valuesin home furnishings and accessories.Theultimate goalat AFW is to take care of our customersand for the customers to enjoy apleasant shopping experience with knowledgeable home furnishings consultants readywillingto assist them. If offered the position, AFW will provideapaid trainingperiod forallHome Furnishings Consultants. Training is approximately 3-5 weeks.Additional details provided during the interview process. What to expect: No Pressure SalesEnvironment Opportunity to make good money Wedo notsell extended warranties, snake oil,etc. Wemake it fun! We offer pleasant shopping experiences Best prices and best values anywhere Our visual design teams stay on topofthe latest trends& support you Job Expectations & Duties Typical duties include but are not limited to: Demonstratea customer-first mindsetandbeaccessible to ensureevery customer has a great shopping experience. Connect with customers by asking open-ended questions to assess needsand make relevant merchandise suggestions. Educate customers on our products, policies, and events. Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures. Capable of walking the show floor to ensure customers are being assisted. Speak knowledgeably and confidentlyto customers about styles, fit, fabrics,price,and trends inhome furnishings. Experienced in meeting high customerexpectations. Have a Do It Right theFirst-Timementality. Detail oriented with strong follow up and follow through skills. Possess excellent time management abilities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Understand website navigationand point of sales systems to proactively leverage technology to facilitate the overallcustomer experience. Job Requirements Willingness to learn about the industry, the products, and the customers Maintain a professional appearance and followthe dress guidelines. Attenddaily meetings and required training. Have a flexible scheduleand work all shifts, which include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Follow the guidelines set forth in theAFW Code of Conduct for Home Furnishings Consultants. Assist in the maintenance of the showroom including daily cleaning, vacuuming, and tagging. Adhere to the AFW asset protectionpolicies in helping to identify and prevent fraud. Coordinate and work effectively with multiple departments tocontinuouslyimprove processes,maximizeefficiency,and exceed customer service expectations. Ability to learn and apply new technologies including tablets, iPads, and basic computer knowledge. Basic computer skills required. Certificates & Licenses Certifications and licenses related to business are preferred. Education & Experience: Experience in retail or a sales-focused environment is preferred. High School Diploma. Two-year Business or Design degree preferred. Compensation Package Training pay: $16/Hour Pay after completion of training: $22.74 draw rate - Commission pay structure.Up to $100,000/year in commission! Additional details available during the interview process. At AFW we offer great perks: weekly pay, benefits package (medical, dental, vision) and 401k matching! Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas. Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 plus hours a day. Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back. Fluorescent Lighting Climate may be affected by outside conditions American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse – an Aff... A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer. Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. 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