Retail Associates | $22-$24/hr.

Article • Bellevue, WA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Home Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our brand-new location. You will be the real-life face of Article, bringing our designs to life and making every in-store interaction a delightful one. This is our first retail store in the Greater Seattle area, and we picked the beautiful Bellevue Square. Our store address is: Lincoln Square North, Bellevue, WA 98004. Store size: 8400 square feet. Staff size/ model: 1x Store Manager, 2x Assistant Managers, 2x Sales Floor Leads (key holders), 8x Home Experts (associates). The store is open 7 days per week, Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 8 pm, Sunday 11 am -7 pm. Hiring Process: Video Interviews: ongoing (on camera - phone or computer). Final Interviews: September 3rd & 4th (in person). Training Schedule: September 21th - October 9th (3 weeks of full-time training).

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Completion of a criminal background check
• Reliable transportation to (location)
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times
• Minimum 18 years of age
• You bring retail experience, ideally in a considered-purchase environment, where customers take time to compare and decide
• You’re passionate about helping people and love solving problems
• You build strong, genuine relationships that create long-term Article customers

Nice To Haves

• You are up to date on the latest trends and seek out ways to inspire and delight our customers.
• You have a proven ability to drive sales and deliver on KPI’s.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers into the showroom and help them feel at home
• Guide customers through our furniture selection and support online ordering
• Stay informed about our products, tools, and policies to support customer confidence
• Keep the showroom looking beautiful and organized throughout the day
• Use internal systems to manage orders, support returns, and navigate logistics
• Collaborate with teammates and contribute to a respectful, team-first environment
• Participate in regular coaching and feedback with your Store Manager
• Flex to support peak periods on weekends and key retail dates

Benefits

• Hourly rate: $22-24 an hour.
• Cash Bonus: We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees receive an annual cash bonus.
• 401(k) Match: 4% matched contributions to help you save for the future.
• Paid Holidays: 8 paid company holidays + 1 Inclusion & Diversity day.
• Product Discount: 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family).
• Paid Vacation: You start at 120 hours (3 weeks) of paid vacation (accrued annually).
• Insurance: Life & Disability insurance, and Travel Medical insurance.
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA.
• Employee Support: SupportLinc EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and discounted pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed