Now Hiring - Scout Design Studio - Sales Associate (Furniture Design) in Dallas, TX

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Description: SCOUT DESIGN STUDIO is hiring a Sales Associate! Status: Full Time, Weekends Required Pay: Salary plus Commission and Bonus The Sales Associate is a vital position and the first face of Scout Design Studio. The most important attribute we are looking for is a candidate who is positive, has a passion for interior design and willing to learn and grow with the company. The Sales Associate will assist customers with purchasing furniture and accessories. To be successful, it requires a high level of follow through, attention to detail, customer service, professionalism, positivity, and can-do attitude. We 're not for everyone - neither are you! We SCOUT the world to carefully find and create our collections. We offer limited run Scout? Label furniture, exclusive artwork, customizable designs and vintage finds. Located in the Dallas Design District, our 15,000 square foot showroom houses a well-edited collection of new and vintage furniture, artwork, lighting and home accessories from around the globe. We offer in-house refinishing services for vintage furniture and ship across the United States. Love kicking butt, working hard, and having fun all at the same time? Come on over! Base salary is $55-60K with monthly bonus + commission opportunities to supplement base salary. Essential Functions: * Processing sales for clients in person, phone and email * Creating and closing sales quotes * Developing business relationships with retail, trade and commercial/hospitality clients * Managing key designer accounts * Approving trade applications * Work with operations team * Field customer service issues * Assist with sending samples to clients including taking packages to warehouse or UPS store * Work with digital sales and purchasing team regarding product feedback * Assist with showroom upkeep * Answer phones, voicemails, and emails daily * Performs other related duties as assigned. * Mandatory weekends , flexible weekdays. * Travel required 10% Requirements: Education & Experience: * Bachelor's Degree preferred * 1+ years of retail sales experience preferred * Basic knowledge of Outlook and Mac operating system * Netsuite and Shopify experience preferred * Must pass a background check and drug screening Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work. * Have excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude * Possess the ability to adapt quickly to changes as required by the business * Be a pro at handling multiple tasks while maintaining a positive attitude * Excellent sales and customer service skills. * Extensive knowledge of the merchandise sold. * Ability to anticipate customer's needs. * Ability to recommend merchandise to customers. * Ability to operate or to quickly learn the point-of-sale system. * Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the retail space. * Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Benefits of working for Scout: * Fun, friendly company culture * Opportunity for growth within the company * Benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability insurance and 401(k) * Happy hours, team lunches, team contest, company outings & more! * Extra day off for your birthday! Success at SCOUT requires that . * You are a doer, and you get things done. * You're a team player. * You're humble. * You are honest, straightforward, and transparent. * You are approachable and accessible. * You want to get your hands dirty. * You solve problems. * You are resilient and flexible. * You are entrepreneurial, smart, and passionate. * If you don't know something, you say so. Then go figure it out quickly. * You love working in a creative environment. * You have a sense of humor. * You are an insatiable learner. Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance