Sleep Number: Retail Sales Associate

Overview This is an exciting opportunity to grow your retail sales career and experience unlimited earning potential in an innovative, team-oriented environment.

Our proprietary products, exclusive distribution, best-in-class sales training and relationship-based sales process enable you to build lifelong relationships and a rewarding, long-term career.

Our retail sales professionals convey a passion for our products and their customers, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and represent the Sleep Number brand with the highest integrity.

Responsibilities Provide a world-class customer experience.

Utilize a proven sales process to discover each customer’s unique sleep needs and lead them through a selection of Sleep Number products that will deliver “the best sleep of their life.” Build relationships with customers.

Proactively and effectively communicate product features and benefits, as well as promotional information.

Provide timely, relevant follow-up.

Demonstrate a tenacious drive for results.

Be accountable for becoming a trusted, successful “Sleep Expert” and consistently exceeding sales goals.

Qualifications/Requirements Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills; ability to make a connection with a diverse array of customers.

Prior experience in a customer-facing role, preferably high-end sales.

A commitment to professional appearance and attitude; willingness to represent the brand with integrity at all times.

Adept at using technology required for store operations (e.G., POS systems) and sales presentations (e.G., interactive demonstrations, iPad, apps); technology engagers andearly adopters preferred.

Able to adapt and grow in a changing, fast-paced work environment.

Genuine desire to grow and learn, as well as contribute positively to a team-oriented work environment.

Motivated by a pay-for-performance compensation plan.

Ability to work a flexible schedule; typical retail hours toinclude evenings and weekends.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

and able to demonstrate English language proficiency.

Second language skills encouraged.

Minimum H.S.

diploma or equivalent required.

Additional education and training preferred.

Compensation and Benefits Guaranteed base pay, plus commission and bonus plan Health/dental/vision coverage within 30 days 401k plan with company match Tuition reimbursement Paid time off and company holidays