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Sales Associate

Lamps Plus · San Diego, CA

FULL-TIME Posted Sep 7, 2026

Job Description

Retail Sales Associate (Path to Full Commission)

Starting Pay: $18.00 - $19.00/hr + 0.5% Personal Commission

Store Bonus: Additional 0.5% Commission Kicker when the store hits its sales goal


Future Earning Potential: Full 5-6% Straight Commission (100% Commission-Based)


Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

The Opportunity

Looking for steady pay while building your product knowledge and sales pipeline?


At Lamps Plus, Retail Sales Associates start with a competitive hourly wage of $18.00-$19.00 per hour, plus commission on every sale. As you gain experience, grow your customer base, and increase your sales volume, you'll have the opportunity to transition into a full 5% straight commission role with significantly higher earning potential.


How the Compensation Works

Phase 1: Base Pay + Commission

Guaranteed Hourly Wage


- $18.00-$19.00 per hour (based on experience)


Personal Commission


- Earn 0.5% commission on every dollar you sell from day one


Store Goal Bonus


- Earn an additional 0.5% commission on all sales when the store reaches its monthly sales goal
- This effectively doubles your commission payout


Phase 2: Full Commission Opportunity

5% Straight Commission Path


- Available to associates who demonstrate consistent sales performance and build a reliable customer pipeline
- Move to a 100% commission-based compensation structure
- Unlock significantly higher income potential


Why Join Lamps Plus?

Financial Security While You Learn


- Reliable hourly pay while developing product knowledge and building your client base


Clear Career Growth


- Defined path from hourly compensation to full commission earnings


Established Customer Traffic


- Work in a respected showroom with steady walk-in customers and active trade accounts


Team-Focused Environment


- Collaborate with experienced sales professionals working toward individual and store goals


What You'll Do

Consult and Recommend


- Help customers and trade professionals select lighting, fans, and home furnishings
- Provide design guidance and technical product information


Build Your Pipeline


- Create quotes
- Follow up with customers
- Develop relationships with contractors, designers, and repeat clients


Drive Store Success


- Contribute to store goals and team performance


Maintain Showroom Excellence


- Keep displays organized, clean, and customer-ready


Who We're Looking For

Sales Driven


- Motivated by performance-based earnings and career growth opportunities


Goal Oriented


- Focused on achieving personal results while contributing to team success


Reliable and Organized


- Strong follow-up habits and attention to detail


Flexible


- Available to work weekends and peak retail hours


Start Your Sales Career with Lamps Plus

Additional Details

City
San Diego
State
California
Country
US
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