Design Sales Associate – Blu Dot Minneapolis - Part-time

TITLE: Design Sales Associate - Minneapolis Outlet Showroom - Part-time

REPORTS TO: Store Manager

ABOUT US: Blu Dot (www.bludot.com), an award-winning designer and maker of modern home furnishings, is currently searching for sales professionals to join our dynamic and values-driven company.

Company Purpose

Inspire a more creative way of living through good design that's good to everyone.

Core Values

- Good design is good. Good design should be reflected in everything we do.

- Keep it simple. Strive for economy in all that you do.

- Everyone is invited to our party. Treat every individual with respect & dignity.

- Our glass is half full. Focus on the positive.

- Be humble. We take nothing for granted.

- Turn it up to 11. Determine what is expected and do a little more.

- Stay curious. Try, learn, improve, repeat.

ABOUT THE ROLE: To create a compelling shopping and purchasing experience for Blu Dot customers through exceptional service, excellence in merchandise presentation, and cultivation of an all-inclusive, high energy store environment. Advance Blu Dot's reputation as an American design studio in the Minneapolis market.

WHO YOU ARE: Are you a strong and effective communicator with 3-5 years of retail sales experience? Do you rearrange furniture for sport? Harbor a unique collection? Love shelter magazines, strange buildings, or flea markets? Do you aspire to striking the perfect balance of highbrow and lowbrow? Do you know the hustle? Have you mastered the art and courage of the sales call? Can you turn a frown upside down and keep your cool when the universe conspires against you?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Represent and expand the customer's connection to the Blu Dot brand through a personable and professional demeanor
• Meet monthly sales goals and maximize profitability
• Use product information and design knowledge to demonstrate merchandise features and benefits
• Suggest additional items based on assessment of customer's needs
• See sales through to completion and follow up with the customer as necessary
• Actively prospect new customers and to the trade client base
• Execute and maintain visual merchandising standards of showroom. Assist in seasonal floor change including light furniture assembly and some lifting.
• Utilize store supply of sales & marketing materials and distribute effectively to customers
• Maintain accurate customer email database for communicating sales, events and promotions
• Help with marketing functions such as sales, advertising, direct mailing, trade shows, and holiday events
• Availability to work weekends is required