Furniture Sales Associate

CORT Furniture Outlet sells new and previously leased furnishings at an unbeatable value, offering customers high-quality styles at significantly reduced prices.

About the role

The Outlet Sales Associate is responsible for selling furniture, providing excellent customer service, merchandising the showroom, and maintaining a clean and safe warehouse. This role supports inventory flow, helps move non-leased items, introduces new products, and drives overall sales and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Sell previously leased and new furniture to customers while achieving monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales goals and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Replenish and merchandise the showroom floor to ensure products are attractively displayed, accurately priced, and presented to maximize sales.
• Receive and process incoming stock, maintain a clean and organized warehouse, stock area, sold bin, and dock area, and inspect furniture for damages to assist with pricing.
• Schedule and coordinate deliveries and pickups, assist with customer and third-party loadouts, and ensure timely and accurate order processing.
• Post daily ads on social media platforms (e.g., Facebook) to promote inventory, drive sales, and increase brand awareness.
• Answer phones and emails promptly, providing courteous and knowledgeable assistance to customers and supporting outlet operations.
• Support inventory reduction, new business development, and the growth of existing accounts through proactive outreach and follow-up.
• Collaborate with distribution teams, vendor partners, and internal departments to support sales, inventory flow, and operational efficiency.
• Safely handle, load, and unload furniture, organize warehouse spaces, and assist with stock rotation to optimize inventory movement.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support outlet operations and achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• Must be over 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 years of retail sales experience in furniture or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week with varied hours and days to support showroom, sales events, meetings, and networking functions.
• Excellent communication, reasoning, and computer proficiency skills.
• Able to lift and move furniture.
• Social media savvy or experience with marketing.
• Must pass a drug screening (does not include THC) as a condition of employment.

Pay

$21 per hour + 5% uncapped commission on delivered sales.

Schedule

Store hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week, with additional hours as needed. Days off are typically Friday and Sunday, but flexibility is required to meet coverage needs.

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate + commission with weekly pay.
• Paid training.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts and perks.
• Growth and mentorship opportunities with a promote-from-within culture.

CORT, a part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental, event furnishings, destination services, and more. With over 100 offices and showrooms across the U.S. and operations in the U.K., CORT serves customers globally.