Furniture Sales Associate (weekends) Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SCOUT DESIGN STUDIO is hiring a Furniture Sales Associate.

The Sales Associate is a vital position and the first face of Scout Design Studio. The most important attribute we are looking for is a candidate who is positive, has a passion for interior design and willing to learn and grow with the company. The Sales Associate will assist customers with purchasing furniture and accessories. To be successful, it requires a high level of follow through, attention to detail, customer service, professionalism, positivity, and can-do attitude.

We’re not for everyone - neither are you!

We SCOUT the world to carefully find and create our collections. We offer limited-run Scout Label furniture, exclusive artwork, customizable designs and vintage finds. Located in the Dallas Design District, our 15,000 square foot showroom houses a well-edited collection of new and vintage furniture, artwork, lighting and home accessories from around the globe. We offer in-house refinishing services for vintage furniture and ship across the United States. Love kicking butt, working hard, and having fun all at the same time? Come on over!

Mandatory weekends , flexible weekdays. This is a full-time position.

Essential Functions:

• Processing sales for clients in person, phone and email
• Creating and closing sales quotes
• Developing business relationships with retail, trade and commercial/hospitality clients
• Managing key designer accounts
• Approving trade applications
• Work with operations team
• Field customer service issues
• Assist with sending samples to clients including taking packages to warehouse or UPS store
• Work with digital sales and purchasing team regarding product feedback
• Assist with showroom upkeep
• Answer phones, voicemails, and emails daily
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Mandatory weekends , flexible weekdays.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2+ years of retail sales experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of Outlook and Mac operating system
• Netsuite and Shopify experience preferred
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work.
• Have excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude
• Possess the ability to adapt quickly to changes as required by the business
• Be a pro at handling multiple tasks while maintaining a positive attitude
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the merchandise sold.
• Ability to anticipate customer’s needs.
• Ability to recommend merchandise to customers.
• Ability to operate or to quickly learn the point-of-sale system.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the retail space.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits of working for Scout:

• Fun, friendly company culture
• Opportunity for growth within the company
• Happy hours, team lunches, team contest, company outings & more!

Success at SCOUT requires that….

• You are a doer, and you get things done.
• You’re a team player.
• You’re humble.
• You are honest, straightforward, and transparent.
• You are approachable and accessible.
• You want to get your hands dirty.
• You solve problems.
• You are resilient and flexible.
• You are entrepreneurial, smart, and passionate.
• If you don't know something, you say so. Then go figure it out quickly.
• You love working in a creative environment.
• You have a sense of humor.
• You are an insatiable learner.