Retail Sales Associate

Join Our Growing Team as a Retail Sales Associate at Country Lane Gazebos!

Are you an energetic, driven, and goal-oriented individual passionate about sales and building relationships? Country Lane Gazebos, a rapidly expanding leader in outdoor living structures, invites you to build your future with us! We supply a vast network of dealers across the United States and Canada, and our products reach customers globally in places like England, Africa, Korea, and Spain. Your ideas truly count here!

The Opportunity: Retail Sales Associate

As a Retail Sales Associate, you'll be at the forefront of our customer interactions, representing a highly reputable and fast-growing company. We foster a positive, high-energy, and growth-oriented culture where creativity is encouraged and ambitious goals are pursued with enthusiasm.

What You'll Do:

Customer Engagement: Expertly guide customers through the exciting process of designing and customizing their dream gazebo or pavilion.

Sales & Follow-Up: Prepare compelling quotes, present them effectively, and diligently follow up to answer questions and close sales.

Project Coordination: Ensure meticulous documentation and provide crystal-clear instructions to our production team, ensuring a seamless transition from sale to project initiation.

Relationship Building: Cultivate strong, lasting relationships with new prospects in our target markets while nurturing existing customer accounts. Our goal is to create "raving fans"!

Market Presence: Represent Country Lane Gazebos at 3-4 industry tradeshows annually, connecting with new customers and expanding our network.

Who We Are Looking For:

We're seeking a construction sales professional for this key Retail Sales Associate opening who excels at building rapport and serving customers nationwide. Our ideal candidate brings a background in a similar industry, such as remodeling, new home construction, pole barns, sheds, gazebos, or other building products.

Driven: You're a go-getter who thrives on chasing big goals and providing excellence in sales and service. Our team enjoys working hard and celebrating successes together.

Experienced: You possess a proven sales track record within a construction-related field. Your knowledge of construction and design will be a significant asset.

Growth-Oriented: At Country Lane, we are deeply committed to your personal, professional, and company growth. We invest in our team members to help them reach their fullest potential.

Flexible: This role involves occasional travel for tradeshows (3-4 times/year) and includes a Saturday rotation and one evening shift per week during our busy spring/summer season. The late fall/winter offers a standard Monday-Friday schedule.

Computer Savvy: You're comfortable with computer usage, possess efficient typing skills, and have basic proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

About Country Lane Gazebos:

Since our founding in 1994, Country Lane Gazebos has been dedicated to crafting and providing exceptional outdoor living products, including gazebos, pergolas, pavilions, outdoor furniture, and playsets, to buyers across the US and beyond. We are currently experiencing significant and exciting growth, with ambitious plans for the future. As an employer, we prioritize and invest in our team's personal and professional development.

Your Comprehensive Benefits Package:

We value our team members and offer a robust compensation and benefits package:

Competitive Compensation: Total compensation ranging from $60,000 - $85,000/year, comprising a base hourly salary plus monthly commissions (DOE).

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, including an HSA option.

Time Off: Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.

Financial Security: Retirement plan with employer match, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance, and Paycheck Protection Plans.

Longevity Rewards: A special 10-year incentive program for employees dedicated for 10+ years.

Work Tools: Company-provided cell phone and laptop.

Development: Opportunities for personal development and growth.

Support Services: Employee Assistance Program.

Engaging Culture: Monthly team-building events, team meals, and company celebrations.

Impactful Work: The chance to work with a growing, innovative, entrepreneurial company that genuinely invests in its people and the community.

Ready to build your dream career? Apply today and become part of the Country Lane Gazebos family!

Country Lane Gazebos provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.