Retail Sales Associate Champaign, IL

Overview

Job Summary and Mission

The job of a retail sales associate is to sell flooring products and services to customers in the store, service customer accounts, and assure a desired level of profitability on each sale. The sales associate plays an important role in the productivity and profitability of the store. The sales associate reports directly to the sales manager and works with other sales associates to grow sales for the store.

Flooring America has been regarded as the premier flooring retailer in our surrounding communities since 2010. Being locally owned and operated, we are known in Champaign for our superior customer service and professional staff. We belong to the largest floor covering cooperative in the world that helps our company offer the very best flooring products in a modern showroom with only the most qualified installers.

We believe in maintaining a family friendly work environment, where each person is an integral member of the team, yet responsible for his or her own results and earning potential. We are proud of our heritage and would like to find an individual who will excel and prosper in a retail environment and become a valued member of our family for years to come.

Although not an all-inclusive list, the following are some of duties and expectations for this position:

• Effective Communication
  - Communicate efficiently by listening, speaking, and responding in an appropriate way. Convey thoughts in an articulate, accurate, and effective manner through verbal and written communication.
• Customer Focus
  - Commit to taking actions that best serve the customers and benefits the business. Reach and exceed customer expectations.
• Driven Performance
  - Seek opportunities to make improvements and do what is necessary to help the business evolve toward top performance. Display a high level of energy and sense of urgency.
• Collaboration
  - Work cooperatively and effectively with others. Display positivity while supporting the success of the team.
• Ethical Consideration
  - Demonstrate behaviors that reflect a high degree of integrity, and an acknowledgement of what is right and what is wrong.
• Critical Thinking
  - Use critical thinking to anticipate, plan, organize, and solve problems in a logical and systematic manner to accomplish desired results.

The skills and abilities we re seeking include:

• Education
  • High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.
• Mathematical Skills
  • Understand and effectively communicate numerical data. Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
• Computer Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications as well as the ability to learn new programs.
• Behavioral Skills
  • Demonstrate proficiency in planning, organization, and communication skills.
  • Manage emotions in order to maintain relationships and generate results.
  • Work effectively in teams while motivating employees.
  • Display a high level of energy and a positive attitude.

Benefits information is available during the interview. Health Insurance, Vacation Days, and Bonuses may be offered.

Please provide the following:

• Use the response option in this job board.
• An up-to-date resume outlining your experience for the position
• A cover letter is always appreciated
• Salary history and/or requirements

Flooring America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.