Retail Sales Associate/Project Coordinator - Fairbanks, AK

Summary

Florcraft Carpet One is looking for a Sales Professional with an eye for color and design to work directly with customers applying their creativity to create beautiful homes and interior spaces. This position is for a self- starter, well organized individual who is eager to contribute to the growth of our unique business. Hourly, salary and bonus potential are determined by skill level, and years of experience.

We believe in creating a family friendly work environment, where each person is an integral member of the team, yet responsible for his or her own results and earning potential. We are proud of our heritage and would like to find an individual who will excel and prosper in a fast paced retail environment becoming a valued member of our team.

Duties

Although not an all-inclusive list, the following are some of the duties and expectations that we have for this position: Florcraft has a very strong onboarding and training plan so we will help you grow the knowledge needed for success.

• Provide outstanding customer service
• Greet customers on the sales floor, and determine their wants and needs
• Keep up-to-date on the wide selection of floors we have to offer along with the benefits and warranties provided by each
• Build client relationships
• Take advantage of networking opportunities
• Follow up in a timely and professional manner with all customers on requests and/or concerns
• Assist customers with flooring selections (explain features/benefits, etc.)
• Maintain showroom by keeping samples and displays neat, current, and clean
• Prospect for new business

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be:

• A strong Communicator
• Willing to divide his or her work time between the showroom and prospecting for new clients.
• Willing to undergo our extensive product and sales training to become a certified flooring and design expert.
• A self-starter.
• Personally well-organized.
• Able to provide executing customer service.

Some additional qualifications include:

• A passion for, or experience with, decorating or design
• Must have access to reliable transportation to get to work, and to visit customers' homes or job sites when necessary
• Open and flexible work availability, including Saturdays. 
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office programs and a willingness to learn our operating systems
• Retail sales experience would be a plus, but not required.

Nice To Haves

Florcraft is a small company with great opportunities for the right candidate. The average tenure of our staff is about 9 years.This tenure is tied to our belief in a sense of a work life balance which if different for every individual. It is a great group of team-oriented people who are all out there to be the best they can be. We are looking for someone who will both fit in with the team but bring new energy and add diversity. 

Benefits

Benefits Include:

Medical/Dental & Vision

Car Allowance

401K with Match

Employee pricing on products

This role often starts as an hourly role and can evolve into any number of pay options including 100% commission. The rate will be negotiated and the commission splits will be based on the contributions to the sale and the work completed with the client.

How to Apply

Please provide the following:

1. An up-to-date resume and brief cover letter outlining your experience for the position
2. Salary history and/or requirements

Candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted by e-mail or phone for the next step in our hiring process. 

Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us.

Florcraft Carpet One Floor & Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer