Sales Associate - Hire Velocity

We have a great opportunity for a sales associate in Hartford, CT

Our sales associates are responsible for selling hard surface flooring and carpeting in a brick-and-mortar retail environment. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Assisting customers with making the best selection for their flooring projects
• Providing overall customer satisfaction
• Assisting with the upkeep of the flooring warehouse

• Employees may need to assist, from time to time, unloading a truck or loading out a customer. All employees are trained on use of forklifts. This can vary from store to store.

Compensation: Base pay starting at $15.59/hr plus uncapped commission average earnings $51,000 plus

Our commitment to you:

• A structured career path providing you with career advancement opportunities
• A work life balance with non-traditional retail working hours

What you need to succeed:

• Sales experience and comfort working in a fast paced, retail environment is essential.
• A passion for customer service and a desire to grow within our company
• Customer facing experience within sales, retail, hospitality etc.
• A High School degree, GED or equivalent
• An interest in home improvement and influencing flooring design choices
• Comfortable with technology, Microsoft office products and basic computer skills
• Engaging communication skills and a conversation starter
• The ability to occasionally lift heavy boxes
• Willingness to learn and operate a forklift – all training will be provided

Hours:

• Retail stores are open 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. (Sunday's closed  except a few planned promotional dates)

Benefits:

• PTO - Begin accruing immediately and is available for use.
• Health, Dental, Life - plans available at no cost to employee
• Vision
• 401k
• Weekly pay