Retail Sales Associate (Home Furnishings)

Room & Board • Golden Valley, MN

1d • $53,000 - $58,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Full-Time Outlet Associate at Room & Board’s Outlet in Golden Valley, you will join a six-person full-time team responsible for the operational heartbeat of a 25,000-square-foot Outlet. You will support product flow, guide and train product handlers and casual staff, and help prepare the Outlet as a welcoming shopping destination for customers each weekend.

The role combines physical operations work with weekend retail support. Responsibilities include receiving and moving furniture, staging and preparing products for the showroom, supporting assembly and repairs, completing merchandising tasks, maintaining a safe and organized facility, and contributing to inventory and process improvements. On weekend shifts, you will assist customers and help maintain an efficient, customer-ready environment.

The position is based at 4600 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley. The regular schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Thursdays and Fridays off and one weekend off per month. During weeks surrounding the weekend off, two Thursday shifts will be scheduled. The role offers a salary of $53,000–$58,000 per year ($25.48–$27.88 per hour), guaranteed salary, and occasional paid overtime.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in roles involving related skills and responsibilities.
• Experience supporting or leading others in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, natural communication style.
• 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 and comfort learning new systems.
• Understanding of safe working habits and commitment to safety leadership.
• Ability to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload weekly semi-trailers, including handling the heaviest pieces.
• Use appropriate equipment and safe lifting techniques; forklift certification is provided.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to support smooth product flow on weekdays and weekends.
• Relocate, stage, and prepare products for the Outlet showroom.
• Support product assembly, repairs, and tool-based tasks.
• Complete merchandising preparation for Saturday openings, including tagging, cleaning, and organizing products.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient back-of-house environment.
• Guide and support product handlers and casual staff in their daily workflow.
• Assist physically as needed to keep operations moving.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new team members.
• Support team morale and model professional communication and behavior.
• Conduct monthly facility and equipment checks.
• Identify operational issues and propose solutions.
• Act as a safety leader for the team.
• Support SAP backroom functions and inventory-related tasks.
• Contribute to operational improvements and process updates.
• Assist customers and support the Outlet team during weekend shifts.
• Help create a welcoming, efficient, and customer-ready environment.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Profit-sharing.
• Eligibility for the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for staff working at least 1,000 hours in a 12-month period; the plan is fully funded by Room & Board and serves as an additional retirement savings plan.
• Occasional paid overtime.
• Benefits focused on holistic well-being.

What This Job Offers

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