Sales Assistant
NewBe an early applicantSales Assistant (Full-Time, Hourly)
Ashley | East Peoria, IL
Join the Ashley Furniture Team and Unlock Your Potential!
Ashley Furniture, North America's leading furniture retailer, is looking for a motivated, customer-focused Sales Assistant to help create an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, and is eager to grow into future leadership opportunities. As a Sales Assistant, you'll support showroom operations, assist the sales team, and help ensure every customer leaves feeling confident about their purchase.
Looking for more than just a job? We offer a clear path to advancement, including opportunities to grow into Assistant Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Visual Merchandiser, and other leadership roles.
About Us
Bruegge & Co. has proudly served Central Illinois for over 154 years. Founded in 1872, we have built our reputation on quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service.
Today, we operate Ashley Furniture HomeStores in:
- Champaign
- Bloomington
- East Peoria
- Mount Vernon
- Peru
As well as our Distribution Center in Normal.
When you join our team, you're becoming part of a family-owned company with a long history of investing in its employees and rewarding hard work.
Position Summary
As a Sales Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the sales team, maintaining showroom standards, assisting customers, and helping drive overall store success.
You'll be the friendly face that welcomes customers, the organized team member who keeps operations running smoothly, and the dependable partner who helps create a world-class shopping experience.
✅ What You'll Do
Customer Service & Sales Support
- Greet customers with a warm, friendly, and professional attitude.
- Assist guests with questions about products, promotions, financing, and services.
- Support sales associates with paperwork, order processing, and customer follow-up.
- Help create a positive and memorable shopping experience for every customer.
Visual Merchandising & Showroom Operations
- Maintain attractive showroom displays and merchandise presentation.
- Assist with furniture placement, floor moves, and showroom organization.
- Keep the sales floor clean, organized, and customer-ready.
- Support warehouse and inventory-related tasks as needed.
Administrative & Financial Support
- Assist with financing applications and related processes.
- Schedule deliveries and customer pickups.
- Maintain filing systems and store records.
- Partner with the accounting team to support store audits, closing procedures, and monthly balancing.
- Ensure accuracy and completion of sales documentation.
What We're Looking For
Required Skills
✔ Strong customer service skills
✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
✔ Positive attitude and strong work ethic
✔ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
✔ Dependable and reliable attendance
✔ Ability to multitask and work in a team environment
✔ Basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous retail, customer service, sales support, or administrative experience
- Experience with financing applications, merchandising, inventory, or showroom operations is a plus
Career Growth Opportunities
At Ashley Furniture, we believe in promoting from within.
Many of our leaders started in entry-level retail and sales support positions and advanced through hard work, training, and leadership development.
Potential Career Paths
➡️ Assistant Sales Manager
➡️ Sales Manager
➡️ Visual Merchandiser
➡️ Store Leadership Positions
➡️ Opportunities Across the Ashley Furniture Network Nationwide
You'll gain valuable experience in:
- Retail Sales
- Customer Relationship Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Business Operations
- Sales Administration
- Leadership Development
This position is an excellent stepping stone for ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term career in retail leadership.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay
$18.00 per hour
Benefits
✅ Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning upon hire
✅ Up to 3% Company Match on SIMPLE IRA
✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
✅ Life Insurance
✅ Up to $5,000 Annual Continued Education Assistance
✅ Employee Furniture Discounts
✅ Internal Promotion & Career Advancement Opportunities
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Five-day workweek
- Two consecutive weekdays off
- Weekend availability required
- Some holidays required
- No late-night retail hours
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Ashley Furniture, we're proud of our culture. Our employees consistently tell us that one of the best parts of working here is the people. We work hard, support one another, celebrate successes, and have fun along the way.
If you're ready to join a company that values growth, teamwork, and exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Work Location
Ashley Furniture HomeStore
105 N. Main Street
East Peoria, IL