Sales Consultant - La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries

Job Title Sales Consultant – La‑Z‑Boy Furniture Galleries Location Lanham, MD Job Summary Sell Luxury. Live Modern. Earn Without Limits. Serve high‑end clients, curate luxury looks, and earn commission with no ceiling. Compensation Base pay + Unlimited Commission. Training pay: $16 per hour for 2–6 weeks (no commission). Base after training: $14.50 per hour. Commission: 3% on Design Sales, 2% on other sales. Quarterly bonus opportunity of $1,500. 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. Key Responsibilities Drives Sales – Contribute to store sales goals by selling furniture, accessories and services offered by La‑Z‑Boy. Promote the Design program & assist the Designer to achieve established Design program sales goals. Consistently 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 customers. Maximize store promotions, marketing initiatives, and grassroots programs. Maintain strong knowledge of the features and benefits of existing and new product lines. Design 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 guidelines. Responsible for supporting design related functions in the store. Customer Focus – Provide the highest level of customer service to all current and future customers. Ensure 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 process. Effectively use Podium to ensure customer satisfaction and future follow‑up. Make sound business decisions to deliver customer satisfaction and promote team environment. Provide support by being responsive to incoming phone calls and emails. Assist in handling customer issues and/or complaints. Provide appropriate solutions and alternatives to the customer to achieve a satisfied experience. People – Maintain a positive working relationship with all store employees. Assist to train, coach and develop new peers on La‑Z‑Boy product knowledge and selling process/skills to achieve store sales goals. Help promote and champion a culture of sales and service. Operational 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 cleanliness. Accurately complete order information, collect deposits and fees, keep orderly customer records, and research customer payments and deliveries. Responsible for accurately completing daily On‑Point system logs. Show a sense of urgency, enthusiasm and excitement with the store team and customers. Maintain adequate knowledge of company standards, product knowledge and internal processes and systems. Consistently schedule deliveries with customers. Responsible for opening and closing of the store. Requirements Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent. Previous selling experience and ability to close a sale strongly preferred. Excellent communication, customer service skills, and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, build rapport, and positively influence. Demonstrated persuasion and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively manage time and conflicting priorities. Ability to effectively and productively work with others as a team. Ability to work the schedule and hours dictated by business needs. Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required. Initiative to meet assigned goals, missions and objectives and motivated to achieve more. Strong attention to detail. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Preferred Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field. Physical Demands / Work Environment Ability to lift 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 stoop. Subject to inside environmental conditions. Ability to pass background and drug screen. Benefits Health Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Optum for prescriptions (in‑network). Dental and vision insurance. Paid vacation. 401(k) with match. Disability insurance. Life insurance and AD&D. Paid bonding leave. Paid training. Health savings account – contributions go in tax‑free, grow tax‑free, and are withdrawn tax‑free. Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per calendar year). Employee assistance program – counseling sessions, financial and legal resources. Paid Bonding Leave. Paid Training. Travel & Driving This role may require travel and driving as determined by the company’s driver management program. Equal Opportunity Employer At La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated, we are an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at View email address on click.appcast.io‑z‑boy.com or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr 4 LZB Retail, Inc.