Sales Associate

Do you love retail but are tired of the traditional retail hours? Can you see yourself telling people about a product that they are excited about?
By the Yard, Inc is a fast growing premiere outdoor furniture brand. We offer an extensive assortment of outdoor furniture designed and manufactured in Minnesota, always with our customers in mind. Each furniture item is configured to order and backed by our industry-leading 35-year warranty.

Not only do we love our customers, By the Yard also takes pride in caring for our environment. Our furniture is made of HDPE, which is a furniture-grade engineered lumber made from post-consumer recyclables. Sustainability is at the heart of our product and also how it is manufactured. At By the Yard, we also care about our community, and donate a share of our profits to hunger-based non-profits. By the Yard is a growing company with room for advancement opportunities. This position will be scheduled to work 40 hours weekly.

This isnota commission-based position!

The store hours are: Monday - Friday (10AM-6PM); Saturday (9AM-4PM); Sunday (Closed). Must be available to work Saturdays!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide a great customer experience
• Greet and help customers and use your product expertise to assist with whatever is needed to facilitate the selection and purchase of our high-end furniture
• Prepare and process sales quotes and orders
• Build rapport with customers by demonstrating product knowledge
• Assist customers both in person and over the phone
• Help maintain a clean and presentable retail store

Qualifications:

• Prior retail sales experience (beneficial but not required)
• Microsoft Office Experience as well as general computer skills
• Previous customer service experience
• Passion for teamwork
• Possess a personable and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Flexible and can adapt to changing priorities and direction
• Strong computer and organizational skills
• Show initiative, regularly engage in proactive behavior, and look for opportunities
• Ability to pick up on new material quickly
• Detail orientated and take pride in your work

By the Yard is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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