Retail Outlet Sales Associate

Bob's Discount Furniture • Newport News, VA

3d • $45,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Bob’s Discount Furniture is hiring a Retail Outlet Sales Associate to help customers find home furnishing solutions at outlet prices and create positive shopping experiences. The role is suited to people who enjoy engaging with customers, working as part of a team, and taking a consultative approach to sales. Associates work in a fast-paced showroom and need flexible availability to meet retail scheduling needs. The position may be full-time or part-time.

The role offers hourly pay plus uncapped commissions, with typical expected first-year earnings of $45,000–$65,000 annually. Bob’s describes its culture as inclusive, skill-driven, and grounded in honesty, integrity, transparency, community, safety, diversity, accountability, and fun.

Requirements

• Be energetic, self-motivated, and customer-focused.
• Demonstrate customer engagement and service excellence.
• Have communication and active-listening skills.
• Demonstrate confidence in sales and a consultative approach.
• Have organization and time-management skills.
• Be dependable and show initiative.
• Work effectively in a team.
• Have flexibility to work retail hours.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be able to stand and walk for extended periods and move throughout the showroom.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail or customer service experience.
• Bilingual skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Prior commission-based sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Help customers discover home furnishing solutions at outlet prices.
• Engage with customers and provide excellent service.
• Use a consultative approach to support customers’ purchasing decisions.
• Create positive and memorable shopping experiences.
• Collaborate with teammates in the showroom.

Benefits

• Hourly pay plus uncapped commissions.
• National medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and birthday.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a company match.
• Pet insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Bob’s Helping Hand and Bail Out financial assistance programs.
• On-demand learning and training programs.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Employee discount starting on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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