Sales Consultant

**About Smitty’s Furniture** We are a fourth-generation, family-owned furniture retailer specializing in high-quality, Canadian-made furnishings. For over 75 years, we have been a trusted name in Southern Ontario, guided by our vision to inspire connections and create warmth in every home. With a strong focus on exceptional customer experience, we value the relationships we build with both our loyal customers and our deeply experienced team. Operating from three locations, Hanover, Kitchener, and Barrie, we proudly promote and sell leading furniture and mattress brands manufactured in Canada, living our commitment to quality and craftsmanship every day. **About the Position** Rooted in Smitty’s vision ***to inspire connections and create warmth in every home***, the Sales Consultant ensures that every customer’s experience reflects this commitment. The Sales Consultant helps our customers furnish their home, from finding the right accessory to finishing the entire house. We sell a broad selection of quality Canadian-made brands, and an excellent range of contemporary styles for every room; this allows the Sales Consultant to foster relationships with our customers. **What will you be doing?** * Engaging and fostering customer relationships through in-store consultations * Following up on customer leads from all channels (online, phone, email) * Working with customers to customize their order * Maintain a pulse on product information including available covers and configurations * Participate in training sessions held by product reps * Placing orders in our point-of-sale system and maintaining contact with customer for updates on lead times * Provide customer post-delivery follow up and ensuring service matters or order changes are attended to promptly * An opportunity to participate with in-home selling program (with appropriate training or prior Interior Decorating credentials) **What is going to help you be successful?** * Degree or Diploma from a recognized university or college in Design, Sales, or a related field * Certified Interior Decorator would be considered an asset * 3+ years of customer service experience preferably in a home furniture retail environment * Excellent attention to detail, and a keen interest in interior decoration is a must * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to multi-task in a busy retail environment * Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills * Ability to navigate the internet and use computer programs such Microsoft products (Word, Excel, SharePoint etc.) * Highly driven goal oriented and motivated to achieve sales targets **What’s in it for you?** * Competitive earnings, based on an hourly wage plus incentives earned on delivered sales, with an expected overall range of $45,000 to $75,000 per annum * Comprehensive group benefits, including health, dental, and LTD * Paid vacation annually * A challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work environment * Work alo