Retail Sales Associate (Home Furnishings)

Room & Board•Oak Brook, IL

21d•$53,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join our outlet team, where your passion for teamwork, leadership, and customer service will shine. Embrace a role that keeps you active and engaged, ensuring our showroom is perfectly staged and our operations run smoothly. Discover a career designed to be different. As a full-time Retail Sales Associate / Merchandising Associate at Room & Board's Outlet, you will be part of a 6-person team. Together, you'll handle weekly semi-trailer loads of American-made furniture and home furnishings, transforming our 11,000 sq. ft. Outlet into a highly admired shopping destination for our loyal brand enthusiasts. Location: 2525 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523 Schedule: Work Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays (10:30am–7:00pm) and Sundays (9:30am–6:00pm)Days Off: Wednesdays & Saturdays

Requirements

3+ years experience in roles involving related skills and responsibilities
An understanding of the importance of safe working habits as you ensure the safe, accurate and efficient handling of our furniture.
Ability to lift 75-100 pounds independently throughout the day.
Ability to pass a physical abilities test related to the role.
Experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization upon hire

Responsibilities

Receiving & Inventory Management: Safely offload two semi-trailer loads weekly using proper equipment to minimize damage and injuries.
Verify shipments for accuracy within SAP and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly.
Provide feedback to distribution partners on load safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
Participate in regular inventory counts and collaborate with peers to research and resolve discrepancies.
Proactively manage product levels and replenishment to maximize sales and margin
Merchandising & Showroom Presentation Relocate, stage, and merchandise products to create an inspiring and shoppable showroom environment.
Balance visual presentation with maximizing floor space for optimum sales.
Finalize daily showroom readiness, including tagging, product details, cleaning, and organization.
Assist in strategic product pricing to maintain margin goals.
Maintain consistent standards of cleanliness and organization in both the sales floor and back room.
Customer Engagement & Sales Engage with customers to support their shopping experience and represent our brand with authenticity and care.
Process sales within SAP with accuracy and efficiency.
Share product knowledge and guide peers to strengthen team expertise.

Benefits

Salary: $53,000 - $58,000 / year ($25.48 - $27.88/ hour)Our salary is guaranteed with occasional paid overtime. Salary offered is based on experience/qualifications.
Benefits that focus on holistic well-being. The whole person matters, not just the one who shows up for work. That’s why we invest in holistic well-being that supports and encourages you to live a full life. Besides a competitive paycheck, we offer several awesome perks to help you thrive in every aspect of life. Picture this: three weeks of paid vacation, a generous 401(k) match, profit-sharing, and a whole bunch of cool extras. We're talking about benefits that cover you from head to toe – physically, emotionally, and financially.
Meaningful work. We create a meaningful work experience by empowering everyone to contribute, taking pride in everything we do, and making the world sustainable, inclusive and beautiful.
A culture of respect. We sustain a culture of respect by relying on our shared values, building supportive and kind teams, and ensuring all voices are heard and celebrated.

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