Sales Associate
Full Time • Altoona
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Sales Associate to join our rent-to-own retail team. This role is responsible for driving sales, building customer relationships, and helping customers find affordable solutions for furniture, appliances, and electronics through flexible payment options. The ideal candidate has prior sales experience and thrives in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet customers and deliver a welcoming, high-energy in-store experience
- Identify customer needs and recommend products that fit their lifestyle and budget
- Clearly explain rent-to-own agreements, payment terms, and benefits
- Close sales and meet or exceed individual and store sales goals
- Build long-term customer relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals
- Maintain showroom appearance, including merchandising and cleanliness
- Process sales transactions and complete required paperwork accurately
- Assist with marketing efforts, promotions, and in-store events
- Follow up with customers regarding payments, satisfaction, and renewals
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operations
Qualifications
- Required: Previous sales experience (retail or commission-based preferred)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to close sales and meet targets
- Customer-first mindset with a positive, outgoing personality
- Ability to explain financing or payment plans clearly and confidently
- Basic computer skills and comfort with point-of-sale systems
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in furniture, appliance, or rent-to-own industry
- Experience with upselling and cross-selling
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage + commission/bonus opportunities
- 401K w/ Company Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Short term disability, life insurance
Work Environment
- Retail showroom setting
- Work Hours- Mon, Tues, Fri 11-7 Wed 9:15-5, Sat 9-4
- Fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere
What Success Looks Like
- Consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals
- High customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Strong product knowledge and confidence in explaining agreements
- Positive contribution to team culture and store performance
Compensation: $14.00 per hour
Premier Rental-Purchase is a Rent-To-Own franchise that goes above and beyond to provide our customers with the services and benefits necessary to excel in today’s world. We offer a program with unique features focused on improving our customers’ lifestyles while adhering to their budget. Our team members make this possible and their respect for our customers is pivotal in developing great customer relationships. At the same time, Premier is focused on providing its franchisees and their team with the guidance and support services they need to increase unit-level revenues and profits and maintain high-level operational standards. At the foundation of Premier’s excellent performance are our core values:
- Respect, Listen, and Respond
- Compassion with Accountability
- Integrity Above All
- Together We Succeed
As an organization, we strive to conduct our business activities with these core values at the heart of every decision and interaction. Premier Rental-Purchase continues to deliver an unparalleled experience for both the consumer and employees, setting a precedent that remains unmet by competitors in the rent-to-own industry.
I acknowledge that each independent Premier Rental Purchase franchisee hires and determines the terms and conditions of employment for its own employees. Any employment benefits, compensation and employment practices vary by location. Neither Premier Rental Purchase Inc. (“Franchisor”) nor its affiliates have the power to: (1) hire, fire or modify the employment condition of franchisee’s employees; (2) supervise and control franchisee’s employee work schedule or conditions of employment; (3) determine the rate and method of payment; or (4) accept, review or maintain franchisee employment records. Premier Rental Purchase Inc. is NOT the employer and/or joint employer for: (i) any of the job opportunities listed on this website; (ii) any of the independent franchisees; and, (iii) any of the employees of the independent franchisees.
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Paid Holidays Time Off
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