Design Associate

This would be a great opportunity for any student who is currently studying design or is a recent graduate of an Interior Design program. Job Description: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned): Drives Sales Contribute to store sales goals by selling furniture, accessories and services offered by La‐Z‐Boy Promote the Design program & assist the Designer to achieve established Design program sales goals Consistently execute the La‐Z‐Boy selling process and strive to provide a favorable experience to all customers. If you’re looking to take the next step in your design career, this is your opportunity to grow into a key role with La-Z-Boy. Provide appropriate solutions and alternatives to the customer to achieve a satisfied experience People Maintain a positive working relationship with all store employees Assist to train, coach and develop new peers on La‐Z‐Boy product knowledge and selling process/skills to achieve store sales goals Help promote and champion a culture of sales and service Operational Excellence Assist with maintenance of the overall visual appearance of store, this includes but is not limited to maintaining floor and/or showroom displays, tagging products and accessories, maintaining accessory catalogs and design center fabrics, supporting floor moves, and maintaining general store cleanliness Accurately complete order information, collect deposits and fees, keep orderly customer records, and research customer payments and deliveries Responsible for accurately completing daily On‐Point system logs Show a sense of urgency, enthusiasm and excitement with the store team and customers Maintain adequate knowledge of company standards, product knowledge and internal processes and systems Consistently schedule deliveries with customers Responsible for opening and closing of the store MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent Previous selling experience and ability to close a sale strongly preferred Excellent communication, customer service skills, and organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, build rapport, and positively influence Demonstrated persuasion and negotiation skills Ability to effectively manage time and conflicting priorities Ability to effectively and productively with others as a team Ability to work the schedule and hours dictated by business needs Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required Initiative to meet assigned goals, missions and objectives and motivated to achieve more Strong attention to detail Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. What You Can Expect: Training Pay: $15 - $17 per hour for 2-6 weeks (no commission) Average Annual Earning Potential After Training: $50,000 - $70,000 (inclusive of base and commission) Total Compensation Range: $22,880 - $80,000+ (will not pay less than state/local minimum wage requirements) Post-Training Pay: Base Pay: $11 – 15 / hour (varies by store location) Commission: UNCAPPED commissions on written sales 1 - 6% in commissions on monthly sales based on sales achievement vs goal – commission % increases as performance to goal increases.