Furniture Sales Associate

Furniture Sales Associate

DESCRIPTION 

A company specializing in Furniture and Accessories for the Retail and Hospitality industries is seeking an energetic and self-driven Sales Associate for its Kingston store. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide our customers with outstanding service and manage customer relationships in a manner that makes them want to consistently shop with us 
• Handle customer inquiries regarding sales, billing and delivery and resolve customer issues in a professional, helpful way 
• Achieve daily/weekly/monthly/annual sales targets and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by Management. Maintain a proactive approach towards maximizing sales opportunities to increase revenue in all product categories by employing effective sales strategies and techniques 
• Perform cashiering function, and correctly prepare all necessary documents and ensure accuracy in all customer purchases, transactions, inventory and other procedures 
• Uphold visual merchandising and store cleanliness standards. This includes but is not limited to: price tagging, condition and arrangement of displays, etc  
• Play an active role in stock control and management, including but not limited to: correctly receiving and checking off goods, participating in stock counts and checks, ensuring the safety and security of goods, etc. 
• Play a critical and consistent role in the Company’s retail sales and marketing strategies and activities 
• Maintain a high level of knowledge on all Company products, services, promotions, advertisements and store functions, and be able to clearly explain all relevant information to customers 
• Attend regular Meetings and Training sessions 
• Execute tasks for the achievement of operational goals and priorities set by Management, and perform other duties as assigned from time to time 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Associate Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized Institution 
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Sales or Marketing, with proven success in meeting targets 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Must possess the ability to work on own initiative; be a go-getter 
• Exceptional customer relations techniques; ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with current and potential customers 
• A driven professional, with excellent time management and follow up skills 
• Be a team player with a positive attitude who can build and maintain harmonious relationships with co-workers 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• This is a full-time role based in Kingston. The successful candidate must reside in Kingston or the closely surrounding area. 
• Candidates must provide the names, job titles and phone numbers of at least 2 professional references. References MUST be your previous Manager(s)/Supervisor(s) (family, friends, pastors, JPs, doctors etc will not be accepted as references).

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Please submit Cover Letter and CV by no later than Wednesday October 5, 2022.