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Sergenian's Floor Coverings

RETAIL SALES/DESIGN CONSULTANT

Sergenian's Floor Coverings, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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We are looking for an individual to interact with customers and assist them in making product choices according to their individual needs. The ideal candidate must be willing to divide their work time between the showroom floor, visiting customers’ homes, prospecting for new clients, and networking within the community. The objective is always to provide both design and flooring advice that will make the customers’ buying decision easier.

To be successful, the candidate must also be willing to undergo our extensive product and sales training to become a certified flooring and design expert. It is also expected that the individual be a self‑starter, personally well organized, and willing to create new business as well as to provide outstanding customer service and follow‑up.

We believe in creating a family‑friendly work environment where each person is an integral member of the team, yet responsible for their own results and earning potential. We would like to find an individual who will excel and prosper in a fast‑paced environment becoming a valued member of our team.

If you have a passion for people and a love for sales and design, this is the career opportunity you have been waiting for. This position offers outstanding earning potential for the right individual.

Duties

Sell flooring and floor care products, as well as other home decorating items

Greeting customer on the sales floor and determining their wants and needs

Keeping up to date on the wide selection of floors we have to offer along with the benefits and warranties provided by each

Provide outstanding customer service

Writing sales orders

Helping work through and following up after completion of job

Building client relationships

Networking regularly and working effectively with other store employees

Executing sales strategies

Receiving payment or obtain credit authorization

Using computer database to research availability of merchandise and to process orders

Following up in a timely and professional manner with customers on all requests or concerns

Answering questions from and providing information to customers about flooring

Assisting customers with flooring choices - explaining features and benefits of various types of flooring

Helping customers with their choice through decorating and design advise

Visiting customer's homes or workplace to provide product and design advise

Maintain showroom by keeping samples and displays neat, current, and clean

Prospecting for new business

Requirements

Some college preferred; a 2 or 4 year degree in Interior Design is preferred

A passion for, or experience with, decorating or design

Must be willing and able to attend some off‑site training

Must have access to reliable transportation

Must have open and flexible work availability to include weekends

Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and be willing to learn our operating system

Retail sales experience is a plus, but not required

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Professionalism, to include dependability, accountability, and punctuality

Self‑motivated and internally driven to excel in your position and career

Time management skills for juggling multiple (and sometimes competing) deadlines and deliverables

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401K Program

Flexible Benefits Plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Discount on products and services

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Training Wage to start (based on experience) and then 100% Commission

Background Check and Drug/Alcohol Test Required

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Work Location

Multiple locations

Schedule

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

COVID-19 Considerations Yes, mask policy in place in accordance with CDC Guidelines

Education

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

Sales Experience: 1 year (Required)

Customer Service: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

Driver's License (Required)

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