Sales Associate, Full-Time

The Dufresne Group is the largest licensee of Ashley in Canada, with locations from B.C. to Ontario. Our teams are committed to supporting our guests in finding the perfect home furnishings to help make their space a home.

If you are guest-centric, goal-oriented and want to Make Life Better for our guests and our communities, then we want you on the Ashley Canada team.

Ashley Canada is currently seeking a Full Time Sales Associate for our Kitchener store located at 655 Fairway Rd S.

This position is being posted to fill an immediate staffing need within the department. We are actively seeking qualified candidates who can step into the role and contribute to the team as soon as possible.

As a Sales Team Member with us you will be the face of the Ashley brand for our guests, helping them to find the perfect pieces to make their space a home. You will be backed by the support and coaching of your Store Leaders and Sales Managers who create a fun and collaborative sales environment.

Ashley is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• Average of $54,000 to $80,000+ (income may vary based on volume and location). Potential for six figure income based on individual sales volumes .  


• A clear progression path for your development, with the ability to move up and earn higher commissions when you reach specified sales targets


• Comprehensive benefits plan, educational assistance program and excellent employee discounts


• A fun and collaborative working environment


• World class training programs for sales team members and leaders


• The opportunity to work with a purpose-driven organization that is consistently ranked as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

As a Sales Associate, you will:

• Provide product knowledge, features and benefits to help inform our guests’ purchase decisions


• Meet or exceed sales and productivity goals.


• Ensure stock availability when making a sale.


• Enter sales orders accurately and take payments


• Manage open orders and delivery timelines.


• Develop and maintain a prospect system including outbound calls, leads generated from eCommerce chats, web, telesales, appointments and walk-in traffic


• Maintain knowledge of competitor pricing, programs, products, and service.


• Constantly improve your product knowledge and sales skills by actively engaging in Professional Development programs, Manager coaching and online learning.

As a successful candidate you will have the following:

• High school diploma


• 2+ years sales experience in retail, commissioned sales, marketing, or related areas is preferred


• Proven selling skills, including demonstrating a strong sales approach


• Able to create, design and coordinate attractive room settings is desirable


• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills


• Well-organized, ability to follow through tasks to completion


• Experience with MS Office products and ability to learn in-house computer programs and technology.


• Must be available to work long hours standing, including days, evenings, and weekends


• Must be able to lift and move products up to 30 pounds without a lifting device

AI tools may be used during the hiring process to screen, assess or select applicants for the position. 

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