Retail Sales Associate (Home Furnishings)

Room & Board

  • Golden Valley, MN
  • $50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Join our outlet team, where your passion for teamwork, leadership, and customer service will shine. Embrace a role that keeps you active and engaged, ensuring our showroom is perfectly staged and our operations run smoothly every weekend. Discover a career designed to be different.As a full-time Retail Sales Associate / Merchandising Associate at Outlet, you will be part of a 6-person team. Together, you'll handle weekly semi-trailer loads of American-made furniture and home furnishings, transforming our 25,000 sq. ft. Outlet into a highly admired shopping destination for our loyal brand enthusiasts every weekend.Location: .Schedule:Work Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays & SundaysDays Off: Thursdays & Fridays, with one weekend off per monthNote: During the weeks surrounding your weekend off, you will be scheduled for two Thursday shifts.What you’ll be responsible for: Retail Sales Associate / Merchandising Associate:
  • Receiving Product: Safely offload 3 to 4 semi-trailer loads (weekly) using proper equipment to minimize damage and injuries. Obtain forklift certification (provided by us) and ensure safe equipment usage in the warehouse.
  • Staging Product: Safely relocate and stage products in the Outlet showroom. Finalize merchandising and prepare the showroom for Saturday's opening, including product details, tagging, cleaning, and organization. Support various Outlet operations projects.
  • Supporting Smooth Operations of the Outlet on Saturdays & Sundays: During your weekend shifts, you'll immerse yourself in the retail environment of assisting customers and providing support to the Outlet team, including training and development.
To be successful in this role: Retail Sales Associate / Merchandising Associate
  • You are a solid team player and natural leader. You thrive in small team settings where your contributions are recognized, and meaningful relationships are built. You communicate pro-actively and take the initiative to accomplish tasks. You coach and lead in a style that motivates and engages members of the team.
  • You are self-driven and pay close attention to details. You are self-motivated and take pride in your work. You appreciate high standards and you’re sensitive to the fact that our products are made of natural materials, requiring extra care in handling.
  • You’re athletic – including core strength, agility and stamina. The physical nature of this role appeals to you because you prefer to be moving all day and enjoy the freedom of working outside the confines of an office.
  • You bring a great sense of camaraderie. You value a professional work place where you work in collaboration with your peers and the broader team. You also appreciate engaging with customers to complete their shopping experience with a desire to elevate the customer experience.
  • You're skilled in technology. You are computer savvy, in addition to being a curious, engaged learner.
The qualifications you’ll bring: Retail Sales Associate / Merchandising Associate
  • 3+ years experience in roles involving related skills and responsibilities
  • An understanding of the importance of safe working habits as you ensure the safe, accurate and efficient handling of our furniture.
  • Ability to lift 75-100 pounds independently throughout the day.
  • Ability to pass a physical abilities test related to the role.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
What we offer Retail Sales Associates / Merchandising Associates:
  • Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 / year ($24.04 - $26.44/ hour)
Our salary is guaranteed with occasional paid overtime. Salary offered is based on experience/qualifications. * Benefits that focus on holistic well-being. The whole person matters, not just the one who shows up for work. That’s why we invest in holistic well-being that supports and encourages you to live a full life. Besides a competitive paycheck, we offer several awesome perks to help you thrive in every aspect of life. Picture this: three weeks of paid vacation, a generous 401(k) match, profit-sharing, and a whole bunch of cool extras. We're talking about benefits that cover you from head to toe – physically, emotionally, and financially.
  • Meaningful work. We create a meaningful work experience by empowering everyone to contribute, taking pride in everything we do, and making the world sustainable, inclusive and beautiful.
  • A culture of respect. We sustain a culture of respect by relying on our shared values, building supportive and kind teams, and ensuring all voices are heard and celebrated.
To view our benefits in detail and to learn more about our culture, please visit our career site atApplication Deadline: The position will remain open until filled; there is no specified deadline.Room & Board is a modern furniture and home decor retailer committed to creating beautiful, well-made products while providing exceptional customer service. Our mission is to help people create homes they love through timeless designs, sustainable practices, and a focus on quality craftsmanship. To view our benefits in detail and to learn more about our culture, please visit our career site atRoom & Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or staff member on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit harassment of applicants and staff members based on any protected category, characteristic or status. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.As an applicant, you have rights under Federal Employment Laws, and your state may offer additional protections. To view applicable laws, .Discover a career designed to be different.#LI-Onsite

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