Bilingual Sales Associate

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Help yourself to a financially rewarding career by helping our customers realize their dreams of a beautiful home and join the fastest growing Home Furnishing & Appliances Company in Moncton

Leon’s Furniture is the largest provider of Home Furnishings in Canada. Established in 1909 we are a Canadian success story and we offer one of the industry’s broadest product assortments with more than 140 vendor partners world-wide. We have been serving our clients for more than 30 years in Moncton with small town service combined with big city pricing and selection.

Our Sales Associates are responsible for building relationships that are the foundation of Leon’s sales success. We provide world-class service to customers by using the Leon’s Sales Approach to sell the full suite of products and services tailored to meet the customer’s wants and needs.

Our Sales Associates are accountable for delivering an exceptional in-store experience for every guest that results in increased store sales, profitability and customer loyalty. Overall,

our Sales Associates contribute to our high performance culture by modeling our core values and engaging in sales activities that keep the Leon’s brand as the #1 home furnishings market leader in style, selection, quality and value.

Our Sales Associates have the luxury of working a 37-40 hour week unlike most sales jobs on the market today and generally get 1 long weekend off per month.

The Successful Applicant:

• Welcomes and professionally engages every guest to ensure customer expectations are met and the Leon’s brand image is properly represented.
• Follows our Sales Approach with each guest to maximize average sales per guest and ensure above minimum category sales goals. Asks questions and listens to guest needs; provides options and advice on meeting those needs. Performs product presentations, attempts to close each sales opportunity and adds on additional items and extended service plans to the sale.
• Completes showroom floor maintenance processes throughout the day.
• Works vigorously on sales performance improvement by using available learning tools and programs.
• Develops and maintains high levels of knowledge on Leon’s business products and promotions.
• Participates actively in sales meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions with store managers and trainers.
• Demonstrates the company’s core and growth values in performance of all job functions.
• Learns the furniture, electronics and appliances retail industry as a whole to establish a strong understanding of Leon’s products and their positioning in the marketplace, as well as the processes and procedures in how the business is operated.

What you should have: A University or College education is preferred with three to four years of sales (automotive, home furnishings, fitness training) experience preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with Home Furnishings products and styles.
• Exceptional relationship building skills.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Strong ability to multitask and work independently.
• Basic math and writing skills; basic computer and office software skills.
• Other: friendly, enthusiastic and energetic with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug free working environment. While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)
• French (required)

Location:

• Moncton, NB E1A2K5 (preferred)

Work Location: In person