Appliances & More LLC
Lead Sales Associate
Full Time • La Grande
Lead Sales Associate – Appliances & More
Locations: La Grande, OR
Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Incentives
Appliances & More is looking for a motivated, dependable Lead Sales Associate to join our team! We are a locally owned appliance retailer serving a large rural region, and we pride ourselves on customer service, product knowledge, and doing things the right way.
This is more than just a sales job — we need someone who can help lead the sales floor, keep the store running smoothly, and create a great experience for every customer who walks through the door.
What You’ll Do
- Greet customers and guide them through appliance purchases
- Learn product features and help customers choose what fits their needs and budget
- Ensure all floor models are clean, tagged, and presentable
- Help manage pricing tags, displays, and signage accuracy
- Assist with scheduling deliveries and coordinating with the warehouse
- Handle sales paperwork, financing, and POS transactions accurately
- Help move freight and appliances as needed
- Keep the store clean and organized, including the sales floor, work areas, and bathrooms
- Support overall daily store operations and teamwork
- Set the tone for professionalism, work ethic, and customer service on the sales floor
What We’re Looking For
- Strong people skills — friendly, confident, and helpful
- Sales experience preferred (retail or commission sales a plus)
- Willingness to do hands-on work, not just sales
- Ability to lift and move appliances with equipment and team assistance
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Self-starter who doesn’t wait to be told what needs to be done
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, physical retail environment
- Reliable and punctual
- Basic computer skills
Bonus If You Have
- Appliance or home improvement sales experience
- Experience with financing or large-ticket items
- Leadership experience on a sales floor
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience + sales incentives
- Employee discounts
- Supportive, team-oriented workplace
If you enjoy working with people, staying busy, and being part of a team that takes pride in both customer service and maintaining a clean, well-run store, we’d love to meet you.
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This employment opportunity is available at the organization listed at the top of this page. Your application will go directly to them and all hiring decisions will be made by their management. All inquiries should be made directly with the organization that posted this employment opportunity.
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Opportunity for Growth
If you want a managerial position in a fun environment, why not choose the retail industry? You can start off as a junior or associate manager of a store and work your way up to the top and be the manager. (Source: careeraddict.com)
Gain Skills You Can Use for the Rest of Your Life
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Job Security
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the number of retail sales jobs is expected to grow by 17 percent between 2010 and 2020, which is in keeping with the average rate of growth for all other industries. That means job opportunities should continue to be plentiful. (Source: chron.com)