Sales Associate

Job Description

GREENWICH, 21 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Looking for a bright and exciting new challenge? We created an employee driven, collaborative culture as we expand into new markets. If you are looking to join a team where your creativity, sales, and design expertise are valued then apply today. In this role you will interact directly with our trade and consumer clients to provide an exceptional customer experience.

• Drive sales to meet and exceed sales goals
• Manage and execute all stages of the sales process providing superior customer service
• Drive sales to the trade and retail customer providing design and sales expertise.
• Project management from design selection to order delivery.

• Identify and create new customers through building strong relationships with architects, builders, and interior designers
• Source and follow up on leads to develop new business
• Collaborate with business development team to maximize sales growth
• Assist showroom customers in lighting selections and purchases in a manner which maintains long term relationships

• Maintain a clean, attractive, and organized showroom appearance which will enhance sales
• Become proficient in the company’s order entry and operating system

• 3+ years retail or showroom sales experience, preferably in the luxury home furnishings, lighting or building materials industries
• 2+ years of retail lighting experience preferred
• Experience in Interior design, custom home building products, luxury home furnishing and/or lighting industry required
• High School Diploma or GED required:
  College graduate preferred
• Proficient computer skills utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite of software with working knowledge of preferably D365.
• Experience in project management with the ability to manage client expectations and time effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a wide variety of people and forge mutually beneficial relationships
• Superior communication and organization skills with excellent attention to detail
• Must demonstrate maturity in judgement, commitment, dependability, punctuality and adherence to agreed-upon schedule as determined by manager
• Critical thinking; ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines and production schedules in fast-paced environment
• Keen eye for design and creativity
• Ability to achieve results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
• Ability to use tools, climb ladders, and safely lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to follow safety and security standards.

• Competitive Salary and monthly bonus compensation
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off Programs
• Closed on all major holidays
• Team Member discounts on Visual Comfort Products

Compensation: $65,000 plus monthly bonus opportunity

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Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

GREENWICH, 21 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut, United States of America