PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE
SELLING TECHNIQUES
CUSTOMER OBJECTIONS
FINANCING AND PROMOTIONS
COMPANY HISTORY AND FUN FACTS
100

WHAT IS ASHLEYS PROPREITARY MEMORY FOAM BLEND, AND HOW DOES IT COMPARE TO TRADITIONAL FOAMS?

ASHLEY'S MEMORY FOAM BLENDS GEL INFUSED AND VENTIALTED FOAM FOR BETTER COOLING AND AIRFLOW COMPARED TO THE TRADITIONAL DENSE MEMORY FOAM

100

HOW CAN YOU SUBTLY TEST A CUSTOMERS READINESS TO BUY WITHOUT DIRECTLY ASKING?

ASSUMPTIVE CLOSE 

(WOULD YOU LIKE THIS IN GRAY OR BEIGE?)

100

A CUSTOMER SAYS, "ITS TOO EXPENSIVE." WHAT IS A GOOD RESPONSE?

EMPHASIZE THE VALUE, QUALITY, AND FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE

100

WHAT IS ASHLEY HOMESTORE MOST COMMON FINANCING OPTIONS

0 INTEREST FOR 12-60 MONTHS DEPENDING ON PROMOTIONS

100

WHERE IS THE ASHLEY HOMESTORE HEADQUARTERED?

ARCADIA, WISCONSIN

200

WHAT TYPE OF MATTRESS IS BEST FOR SOMEONE WHO NEEDS EXTRA LUMBAR SUPPORT?

A FIRM OR HYBRID MATTRESS WITH LUMBAR SUPPORT

200

WHAT PSYCHOLOGICAL PRICING TECHNIQUE CAN WE USE TO ENCOURAGE HIGHER SPENDING?

ANCHORING- DISPLAYING A HIGHER PRICED ITEM FIRST TO MAKE LOWER PRICED OPTIONS SEEM LIKE A GREAT DEAL

200
A CUSTOMER SAYS, "I NEED TO CHECK WITH MY SPOUSE." WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

ASK IF THEY CAN FACETIME/TAKE PICTURES AND SEND TO SPOUSE OR OFFER TO HOLD THE ITEM UNDER FINANCING AND SCHEDULE A FOLLOW UP

200

WHAT IS ASHLEYS PRICE MATCH POLICY

ASHLEY WILL MATCH A COMPETITORS PRICE IF THE ITEM IS THE SAME MODEL AND CONDTION

200

WHAT YEAR WAS ASHLEY FOUNDED?

1945

300

WHAT DOES "POLYURETHANE UPHOLSTERY" MEAN IN ASHLEY FURNITURE?

ITS A SYNTHETIC LEATHER ALERNATIVE THAT MIMICS REAL LEATHER'S LOOK AND FEEL
300
HOW CAN YOU CREATE URGENCY IN FURNITURE SALES?

MENTION LIMITED-TIME PROMOTIONS, STOCK AVAILABILITY, OR FINANCING OFFERS


TODAY!

300

A CUSTOMER SAYS, "I CAN FIND THIS CHEAPER ONLINE." WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSE?

HIGHLIGHT IN STORE BENEFITS LIKE WARRANTIES, DELIVERY SERVICES AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCE

300

WHAT IS A BENEFIT OF USING ASHLEYS STORE CREDIT CARD?

EXCLUSIVE FINANCING OFFERS AND SPECIAL PROMOTIONS

300

WHAT DOES ASHLEY'S SLOGAN "THIS IS HOME" MEAN?

IT REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING COMFORTABLE, STYLISH AND AFFORDABLE FURNITURE FOR EVERY HOME

400

WHAT IS THE PRIMARY MATERIAL USED IN ASHLEYS SOLID WOOD FURNITURE? (MOST USED)

HARDWOOD AND ENGINEERED WOOD COMPOSITES

400

WHAT IS THE "TRAIL CLOSE" IN SALES?

A QUESTION USED TO GAUGE THE CUSTOMERS BUYING INTEREST BEFORE THE CLOSE.

"DOES THIS SOFA FEEL LIKE A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR LIVING ROOM"

400

WHAT DO YOU DO IF A CUSTOMER IS HESITANT ABOUT FINANCING?

EXPLAIN THE BENEFITS OF FINANCING, SUCH AS LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS AND 0% INTEREST PROMOTIONS

400

IF A CUSTOMER HAS NO CREDIT HISTORY, WHAT FINANCING OPTIONS WOULD WORK BEST FOR THEM?

ACIMA

PROGRESSIVE

AFFIRM

400
HOW MANY ASHLEY HOMESTORE LOCATIONS ARE THERE WORLDWIDE?

OVER 1000

500

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE MOTION TECHNOLOGY ASHLEY USES IN ITS PREMIUM RECLINING FURNITURE?

TRIPLE POWER - DUAL POWER RECLINING WITH ADJUSTABLE HEADREST AND LUMBAR SUPPORT

500

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO HANDLE A CUSTOMER WHO SAYS, "I NEED TO THINK ABOUT IT"

ASK FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS TO UNCOVER THEIR HESITATION, THEN ADDRESS THEIR CONCERNS WITH SOLUTIONS

500

A CUSTOMER SAYS, "IM JUST LOOKING" WHAT IS YOUR BEST MOVE?

ACKNOWLEDGE THEM, ASK OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS AND OFFER ASSISTANCE WITHOUT PRESSURE

500

WHAT SHOULD YOU ALWAYS MENTION WHEN DISCUSSING FINANCING?

TERMS, INTEREST RATES, AND POTENTIAL DEFERRED INTEREST IF NOT PAID IN FULL

500

WHAT IS ASHLEYS LARGEST FURNITURE MANUFACTURING PLANT?

ADVANCE, NORTH CAROLINA