FURNITURE SHOWROOM SALES ASSOC - FURNITURE BKGND - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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FURNITURE SHOWROOM SALES ASSOCIATE - RESIDENTIAL FURNITURE SALES BACKGROUNDTHIS POSITION REQUIRES AN INDIVIDUAL WHO CAN BRING ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM AND KNOWLEDGE TO THE ROLEYOU MUST HAVE AN OUTGOING PERSONALITY TO DO THIS JOB; YOU MUST BE WELL GROOMED AND ELEGANT WITH GREAT COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLSVERY GOOD SALARY AND BENEFITS; NO EVENINGS, NO SUNDAYS AND EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITIONS - VAUGHANOur client is a manufacturer of residential furniture (living rooms primarily) sold all across Canada and the US. They have an impressive showroom at their headquarters just north of Toronto and in the west end of Vaughan where the Furniture Showroom Sales Associate will be based.We are looking for a savvy Furniture Showroom Sales Associate to consult on and sell residential furniture to furniture retailers, Interior Designers and Interior Decorators who visit our client’s furniture showroom.RESPONSIBILITIES:The scope of the Furniture Showroom Sales Associate is to greet, consult to and sell visitors who visit the showroom, and to provide sales support activities in the showroom so as to optimize and maximize sales.Guide potential clients through the different sections of the show room. Assist buyers in the purchase of large quantities of custom design furniture ranging from contemporary to traditional styles, domestic and imported lines and designer collections.Collaborate with the visiting interior designers to develop effective and logical approach to accommodate clients design dilemmas and architectural challenges; advise them on styles and trends; suggest different options according to space style and use of room.Review wide range of designs, selected best combination of styles, quality, price and on- going availability.Ensure quality customer service by providing product specifications, pricing and samples in a professional manner.REQUIREMENTS:This position is most suitable for someone who can bring energy, enthusiasm and knowledge to the role.Ideally candidates will have several years (5+) of direct selling experience in Residential Furniture or Home Furnishings.Appropriate presentation and personality for such duties, meaning being well groomed and elegant along with great communication and customer service skills.It is also preferable if the Furniture Showroom Sales Associate is au courant with residential furniture fashion trends, colour and fabric.If you are from the Residential Furniture Industry, sales experience from retailers such as Hudsons Bay, Restoration Hardware, Crate & Barrel, West Elm, William-Sonoma, La-Z-Boy, Modern Sense, Martin Daniels Interiors and Ethan Allen are ideal. A background in other residential furniture stores will also be considered.Due to the importance of customer interaction, excellent English language skills are required for this position.Having a vehicle to drive to and from work is the preferable mode of transportation.ADVANTAGES:Join a financially strong and growing company.Work in an elegant and professional environment.Professional selling - sell to retailers, interior designers and decorators; the showroom environment is not open to retail customers unless accompanied by an interior designer or decorator.Full time position; per hour salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits. Salary enables earning a good income; no commission and no pressure. You are on a good salary base of $27 to $28 per hour - based on experience.Excellent working hours – Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM + Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If the Furniture Showroom Sales Associate needs one day off during the weekdays, this can be accommodated. However, due to traffic, a presence on Saturdays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM is a must.No evenings and no Sundays.Conveniently located in Vaughan close to major highways.TO APPLY:Submit your resume via the APPLY button appended to this ad or send your resume via email to: charles-g@peoplefindinc.comIf you need more information, call Charles at: 1-866-477-0855 ext. 21.CONFIDENTIALITY:Your resume is held in confidence and will not be sent to any employer without your prior permission. We appreciate all expressions of interest, however, as a practical matter, only select candidates whose backgrounds best match our clients requirements will be contacted.All resumes are retained and treated confidentially for consideration against future opportunities.NOTE ON PEOPLEFIND INC:PeopleFind Inc. is an Executive Search and Outplacement firm committed to the delivery of outstanding results. Through our affiliated recruiting partners in NPAworldwide, Top Echelon and TEAM (UK) we are in constant touch with over 1.500 independent recruiting firms in North America and globally and have access to thousands of jobs should you be a job seeker, and, a vast talent base should you be an employer. Visit www.peoplefindinc.com for more information. Or, call Charles Grossner, President, PeopleFind Inc at 1-866-477-0855 ext. 21.INDCAQuick Apply

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