Sales Associate

Schwartz Furniture Sydney is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Sales Associate for our store. We are looking for someone with sales experience, a keen eye for furniture placement, proficiency in building furniture (think Ikea, but less Swedish), and a strong understanding of the importance of teamwork. If you are passionate about interior design, enjoy helping customers create their dream spaces, excel at furniture assembly, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Basic salary plus you get the sales performance incentives.

About us:

Schwartz Furniture is a locally owned company with 100 years of customer service and community involvement.
With four convenient locations to serve all of Cape Breton Island, as well as Antigonish, and Guysborough counties we really “Make it Easy” for our customers. At Schwartz Furniture we have a simple goal, and that is to make shopping for Furniture, Appliances, Mattresses, and Electronics easy and enjoyable by providing our customer’s the best experience possible!

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Utilize your sales experience along with our selling plan to guide customers through the furniture selection process, understanding their needs and preferences to make appropriate recommendations.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and confidently communicate our furniture offerings' features, benefits, and pricing.
• Collaborate effectively with other team members, including other Sales Associates and delivery personnel, to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean and organized showroom, including assembling furniture, and ensuring that products are properly displayed and stocked.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently, including handling payments and issuing receipts.
• Stay updated with industry trends and product knowledge to provide customers with the latest information and design inspiration.
• Assist with inventory management, including monitoring stock levels, tracking assembled furniture, and conducting periodic inventory counts.

Qualifications:

• Previous sales experience, preferably in the furniture industry
• Experience assembling furniture, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish relationships with customers.
• Creativity and a keen eye for furniture placement and interior design aesthetics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to understand and fulfill customers' unique requirements.
• Team player mindset with a willingness to collaborate and support colleagues.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with point-of-sale systems.
• Physical stamina and the ability to lift and move furniture as needed.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.

If you are excited about the prospect of joining our dynamic team, showcasing your furniture assembly skills, and contributing to our customers' satisfaction, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sydney, NS B1P 3C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• sales: 3 years (preferred)
• Customer service: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Serving It Right (preferred)

Work Location: In person