Retail Sales Associate / Design Associate (Home Furnishings)

Room & Board•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you driven by the desire to serve customers and passionate about the art of selling? Do you excel in a dynamic retail environment, utilizing your inherent curiosity and intuition to assist customers in finding tailored solutions that transform their homes into spaces they love? At Room & Board, our part time Design/Retail Sales Associate role offers an amazing way to balance your current life’s work with a fulfilling part time career. Offering you 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 craft homes and spaces they love.

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.
High level of comfort navigating technology and virtual resources.

Responsibilities

Serve customers with an individualized and consultative approach, understanding their needs while maintaining professionalism and respect.
Act as a team player, building successful relationships with an open-mind and open-heart.
Provide the right solution in a collaborative, non-commissioned selling environment, guiding 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.
Manage high pace customer traffic and a range of interactions throughout the shift.
Continuously seek opportunities to build knowledge and hone your craft.