Sales Associate

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Retail Sales Associate to join our team. This full-time role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and have an interest in home improvement, outdoor living, and high-quality consumer products. As a Retail Sales Associate, you will assist customers in selecting products, educate them about our offerings, and ensure a positive shopping experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Educate customers about products and answer their questions clearly.
• Help customers select products that best meet their needs and build relationships to encourage repeat business and customer loyalty.
• Promote current sales, promotions, and product bundles, and meet or exceed individual and team sales goals.
• Maintain knowledge of fireplaces, stone, casual furniture, grills, and outdoor living products.
• Ensure the sales floor is organized and clean, assist with merchandising, product placement, and showroom readiness.
• Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Support team operations and assist other departments as needed.

Essential Skills

• Customer service skills
• Sales experience
• Retail experience
• Effective communication and people skills
• Computer and data entry skills, with Microsoft and CRM experience preferred

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Personable and relatable experience preferred in designing industry, home manufacturing, construction, roofing, cabinets, etc.
• Ability to work Saturdays with a day off during the week
• Previous retail or commission-based sales experience preferred
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Motivated and purposeful with a strong interest in sales
• Interest or knowledge in home improvement, outdoor furniture, and grills is a plus
• Open to years of experience, including new graduates

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a fun, dynamic, and supportive work environment with training and support to help you succeed. Benefit from employee discounts on products and competitive hourly wage plus commission. Enjoy a full-time position with no Sunday shifts.

Work Environment

You will work in the showroom, reporting to the Sales Manager. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:30 and Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00, with the option to choose a half-day off between Tuesday and Thursday. The dress code is business casual, excluding hoodies, t-shirts, and tennis shoes, with dark jeans (no holes) and professional attire such as skirts, dresses, or polos.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.