Retail Sales Associate / Design Associate (Home Furnishings)

Room & Board•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Exciting opportunity on the horizon! We're anticipating a future role on our team. Come, explore a career designed to be different! At Room & Board, we pride ourselves on our unique and proactive approach to recruiting. Our strategy is designed to identify and interview exceptional candidates even before specific roles become available. This approach allows us to cultivate a strong and diverse talent pool and ensures that we can quickly fill positions with top talent when opportunities arise, ultimately enhancing the seamless customer experience we strive to deliver. We are thrilled to connect with passionate individuals who are excited about the prospect of joining Room & Board in the near future and are willing to invest their time in finding the perfect opportunity. Apply today for your future role with our Seattle Retail team. At Room & Board, our full-time Design/Retail Sales Associate role (5 days a week, including weekends, with 8-hour shifts) offers an array of generous benefits, including health benefits, three weeks of paid vacation, 401(k), profit sharing, and more. You'll join a team of talented and professional colleagues while being surrounded by beautiful home furnishings that showcase American craftsmanship. As a valued member of our collaborative design team, you will leverage technology, tools, and resources innovatively, creating a rich and engaging experience to help customers.

Requirements

2+ years of experience working in a customer-centric, fashion/design savvy retail environment with a passion for design and engaging with customers on the showroom floor.
Exceptional communication skills, demonstrated confidence, attention to detail, prioritization and organization skills, and a high level of comfort navigating technology and virtual resources.
Ability to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Attributes for success are captured in our Design Associate Profile.

Responsibilities

Serve the customer with an individualized and consultative approach, understanding their needs while maintaining professionalism and respect in your interactions.
Act as a team player, with self-awareness and an ability to build successful relationships with an open-mind and open-heart.
Provide the right solution in a collaborative, non-commissioned selling environment as you guide customers through the creative design process.
Navigate and leverage technology/tools such as the iPad, floor planning software, and POS system to enhance the customer experience.
Handle high-paced customer traffic and a range of interactions throughout your shift, demonstrating stamina both physical and mental.
Continuously seek opportunities to build knowledge and hone your craft.