Floor Assembler jobs in Altoona, PA

Retail Sales Associate/Consultant

Do you have a flair for design? A passion for people?

Are you:

Self-motivated?

Detail-oriented?

The type of person who wants compensation based upon results?

This is an inside sales position selling flooring to retail customers with terrific growth potential. It is a position that requires an individual to interact with customers and assist them in making product choices according to their individual needs. Whether that interaction occurs in our showroom or in the community, the objective is always to provide flooring advice that will make the customers' buying decision easier.

Fike Bros Carpet One Floor & Home has long been regarded as the premier flooring retailer in the surrounding communities. Locally owned and operated for more than 40 years, we are known for our superior customer service and our professional staff. Because we belong to the largest floor covering cooperative in the world, our company offers the very best flooring products with only the most qualified installers. 

We believe in creating a family friendly work environment, where each person is an integral member of the team, yet responsible for his or her own results and earning potential. We are proud of our heritage and would like to find an individual who will excel and prosper in a fast paced retail environment becoming a valued member of our team.

Although not an all-inclusive list, the following are some of the duties and expectations that we have for this position:

• Sell flooring and floor care products
• Greet customers on the sales floor, and determine their wants and needs
• Provide outstanding customer service
• Help work through, and follow-up after, the completion of each job
• Build client relationships
• Network regularly, and work effectively, with other store employees
• Receive payment, or obtain credit authorization
• Follow up in a timely and professional manner with all customers on requests and/or concerns
• Help customers with their choice through decorating and/or design advice
• Maintain showroom by keeping samples and displays neat, current, and clean

The ideal candidate must be:

• Willing to undergo our product and sales training in order to become certified flooring and design expert.
• A self-starter.
• Personally well-organized.
• Able to provide outstanding customer service.
• Able to provide exceptional follow-up.
• Tech Savvy - comfortable using a PC, Cell phone, and tablet on a routine basis

Some additional qualifications include:

• A passion for, or experience with, decorating or design
• Must have access to reliable transportation in order to get to work, and to visit customers' home
• Willing and able to work 40 hours a week during our showroom hours of Mon - Fri 9-5, and Sat. 9-3
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office programs and a willingness to learn our operating systems
• Retail sales experience preferred

We offer the following opportunities and benefits:

• Competitive pay with a guarantee minimum and commission bonuses based on performance
• Company paid Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• and more

How to Apply

Please provide an up-to-date resume outlining your experience for the position

Candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted by e-mail or phone for the next step in our hiring process.  

We kindly ask for no emails or phone calls be sent to our store, as a means to further your application process. These efforts will not enhance your opportunity for consideration, and we are not equipped to respond to these requests. We thank you kindly in advance for your adherence to this request. Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us.

Fike Bros Carpet One Floor & Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer