Rugs, Memorial City - Part Time

Macy's•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Furniture Sales Colleague, also known as a Big Ticket Colleague, you provide outstanding customer service in Macy’s Furniture areas and create welcoming, comfortable shopping experiences. You are responsible for meeting sales goals, selling protection plans, managing return rates, and promoting the loyalty program. You demonstrate product knowledge to educate customers and satisfy their needs. Part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12–24 hours per week; hours depend on business needs and colleague availability. The role includes engaging customers to understand their furniture needs, making personalized and complementary product recommendations, using technology to complete orders and support product selection, and participating in ongoing product training. You help resolve customer concerns, maintain contact before and after delivery, and follow asset protection and inventory control procedures. You also contribute to an environment of acceptance and respect among colleagues, customers, and communities.

Requirements

Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to share information with diverse groups of customers and colleagues.
Resourcefulness and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
1–2 years of related experience required.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds; stand for at least two consecutive hours; and perform frequent moving, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and ladder climbing.
Color vision.
Frequent use of computers and other technology, including handheld equipment and cash registers, and ability to process register transactions.

Responsibilities

Engage with customers to understand their furniture needs, demonstrate knowledge of products and services, build sales, and minimize returns.
Offer personalized recommendations and suggest complementary products.
Use technology to complete customer orders and help customers envision and select suitable products, including assisting customers who use devices to shop and compare.
Participate in ongoing product knowledge training through technology and vendor partners.
Provide high-level customer service by solving problems and offering customer-focused solutions, including converting returns into exchanges and resolving delivery issues.
Maintain contact with customers before and after delivery to support a positive shopping and delivery experience.
Follow asset protection and inventory control compliance procedures.
Foster acceptance and respect and build authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Meet sales goals, sell protection plans, manage return rates, and promote the loyalty program.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
Eight paid holidays
Continuous learning and leadership development
Colleague Resource Groups
Volunteer opportunities
Merchandise discounts
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice