About Smitty’s Furniture
We are a fourth-generation, family-owned furniture retailer specializing in high-quality, Canadian-made furnishings. For over 75 years, we have been a trusted name in Southern Ontario, guided by our vision to inspire connections and create warmth in every home. With a strong focus on exceptional customer experience, we value the relationships we build with both our loyal customers and our deeply experienced team. Operating from three locations, Hanover, Kitchener, and Barrie, we proudly promote and sell leading furniture and mattress brands manufactured in Canada, living our commitment to quality and craftsmanship every day.
About the Position
Rooted in Smitty’s vision to inspire connections and create warmth in every home, the Sales Consultant ensures that every customer’s experience reflects this commitment. The Sales Consultant helps our customers furnish their home, from finding the right accessory to finishing the entire house. We sell a broad selection of quality Canadian-made brands, and an excellent range of contemporary styles for every room; this allows the Sales Consultant to foster relationships with our customers.
What will you be doing?
- Engaging and fostering customer relationships through in-store consultations
- Following up on customer leads from all channels (online, phone, email)
- Working with customers to customize their order
- Maintain a pulse on product information including available covers and configurations
- Participate in training sessions held by product reps
- Placing orders in our point-of-sale system and maintaining contact with customer for updates on lead times
- Provide customer post-delivery follow up and ensuring service matters or order changes are attended to promptly
- An opportunity to participate with in-home selling program (with appropriate training or prior Interior Decorating credentials)
What is going to help you be successful?
- Degree or Diploma from a recognized university or college in Design, Sales, or a related field
- Certified Interior Decorator would be considered an asset
- 3+ years of customer service experience preferably in a home furniture retail environment
- Excellent attention to detail, and a keen interest in interior decoration is a must
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task in a busy retail environment
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to navigate the internet and use computer programs such Microsoft products (Word, Excel, SharePoint etc.)
- Highly driven goal oriented and motivated to achieve sales targets
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary within an expected range of: $20/hr plus incentives (Please note the hourly rate decreases over a period of 3 months as the insensitive payments increase)
- Comprehensive group benefits, including health, dental, and LTD
- Paid vacation annually
- A challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work environment
- Work alongside a caring, collaborative group of teammates who genuinely want to make a positive impact and connect with each other
What you should know about our Recruitment & Selection Process:
- This posting is for a new vacancy within our organization.
- We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants.
- If you are selected for an interview, we will notify you within 45 calendar days of the date of your interview
Smitty’s, we are dedicated to living our values: W.A.R.M.T.H (Welcoming, Attentive, Refined, Meaningful, Teamwork, and Humble). in our everyday operations. We are committed to breaking down barriers and providing equal opportunities for all in employment. We are dedicated to working with applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application process, ensuring that every candidate has the support they need to bring their best forward. To request accommodation, please reach out to [email protected]. Rest assured that all information shared will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our company's policies.
Ready to make an impact?
Do you want to work with a team that takes its work seriously, but knows how to have fun doing it? Are you looking for an environment where you’re valued, supported, and challenged to be your best? If so, we definitely want to hear from you! Please send us your resume in Word, PDF, or Video formats to [email protected].
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us, please don’t be discouraged. Your experience may be a better fit for a future opportunity, and we would be delighted for you to apply again.
