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Sales Assistant

$17 - $18 per hour

The Sophia

Sales Assistant (Full-Time Hourly)

Ashley Furniture HomeStore Mount Vernon IL

Join the Ashley Furniture Team and Unlock Your Potential!

Ashley Furniture North Americas leading furniture retailer is looking for a motivated customer-focused Sales Assistant to help create an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with people thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and is eager to grow into future leadership opportunities. As a Sales Assistant youll support showroom operations assist the sales team and help ensure every customer leaves feeling confident about their purchase.

Looking for more than just a job We offer a clear path to advancement including opportunities to grow into Assistant Sales Manager Sales Manager Visual Merchandiser and other leadership roles.

About Us

Bruegge & Co. has proudly served Central Illinois for over 150 years . Founded in 1872 we have built our reputation on quality integrity and exceptional customer service.

Today we operate Ashley Furniture HomeStores in:

  • Champaign
  • Bloomington
  • East Peoria
  • Mount Vernon
  • Peru

As well as our Distribution Center in Normal.

When you join our team youre becoming part of a family-owned company with a long history of investing in its employees and rewarding hard work.

Position Summary

As a Sales Assistant youll play an important role in supporting the sales team maintaining showroom standards assisting customers and helping drive overall store success.

Youll be the friendly face that welcomes customers the organized team member who keeps operations running smoothly and the dependable partner who helps create a world-class shopping experience.

What Youll Do

Customer Service & Sales Support

  • Greet customers with a warm friendly and professional attitude.
  • Assist guests with questions about products promotions financing and services.
  • Support sales associates with paperwork order processing and customer follow-up.
  • Help create a positive and memorable shopping experience for every customer.

Visual Merchandising & Showroom Operations

  • Maintain attractive showroom displays and merchandise presentation.
  • Assist with furniture placement floor moves and showroom organization.
  • Keep the sales floor clean organized and customer-ready.
  • Support warehouse and inventory-related tasks as needed.

Administrative & Financial Support

  • Assist with financing applications and related processes.
  • Schedule deliveries and customer pickups.
  • Maintain filing systems and store records.
  • Partner with the accounting team to support store audits closing procedures and monthly balancing.
  • Ensure accuracy and completion of sales documentation.

What Were Looking For

Required Skills

Strong customer service skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Dependable and reliable attendance

Ability to multitask and work in a team environment

Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous retail customer service sales support or administrative experience
  • Experience with financing applications merchandising inventory or showroom operations is a plus

Career Growth Opportunities

At Ashley Furniture we believe in promoting from within.

Many of our leaders started in entry-level retail and sales support positions and advanced through hard work training and leadership development.

Potential Career Paths

Assistant Sales Manager

Sales Manager

Visual Merchandiser

Store Leadership Positions

Opportunities Across the Ashley Furniture Network Nationwide

Youll gain valuable experience in:

  • Retail Sales
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Business Operations
  • Sales Administration
  • Leadership Development

This position is an excellent stepping stone for ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term career in retail leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay

$17.00 - $18.00 per hour (Based on experience)

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning upon hire

Up to 3% Company Match on 401(k)

Medical Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Up to $5000 Annual Continued Education Assistance

Employee Furniture Discounts

Internal Promotion & Career Advancement Opportunities

Schedule

  • Full-Time
  • Five-day workweek
  • Two consecutive weekdays off
  • Weekend availability required
  • Some holidays required
  • No late-night retail hours

Why Youll Love Working Here

At Ashley Furniture were proud of our culture. Our employees consistently tell us that one of the best parts of working here is the people. We work hard support one another celebrate successes and have fun along the way.

If youre ready to join a company that values growth teamwork and exceptional customer experiences wed love to hear from you.

Work Location

Ashley Furniture HomeStore

3917 Broadway St Ste 115

Mount Vernon IL 62864

Apply Today and Start Building Your Future with Ashley Furniture!

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Required Experience:

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