Sales Or Interior Design Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship

Overview

Youth Apprenticeship – Sales Associate or Interior Design. You’ll learn the ins and outs of customer service, sales, and project management while working in a retail showroom environment. This is a great opportunity to build communication, teamwork, and business skills you can use in any career!

• What You’ll Learn / Skills Gained: Communication and active listening skills; problem-solving and teamwork in a professional environment; how to organize tasks and manage time effectively; basic business math (measuring rooms, calculating square footage); how to work independently while also being part of a team; confidence in presenting and explaining products; experience using technology in a workplace setting.

Work will be performed at one of our 13 Wisconsin locations:
Eau Claire, Holmen/La Crosse, Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield, Wausau, Minocqua, Rhinelander, Eagle River, Green Bay, Appleton, Germantown, Racine, or Kenosha.

• Learn how to assist customers in choosing products that fit their needs and budget.
• Help prepare accurate price and project quotes.
• Support customers through the entire sales process, from the first meeting to project completion.
• Gain experience with in-person and phone-based customer service.
• Help maintain positive relationships with current and new customers.
• Learn how to use business software tools (email, scheduling, quoting systems).
• Shadow sales professionals to understand sales strategies and customer follow-up.
• Report customer questions or concerns to your manager.

Must be enrolled through a school youth apprenticeship program or school-work program.

• Most work will take place inside the showroom on the sales floor.
• Occasionally, you may visit customer homes or other store locations with staff.

• Comfortable working at a desk and on the sales floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely (training provided).

$15 hourly