Part Time Retail Sales / Merchandiser (Weekends Only)

About the role

Do you love Room & Board's product? Are you looking for a fun part-time weekend job? Join our Oakbrook Outlet team!

Responsibilities

• Create an exceptional experience for customers shopping our 8,000 sq. ft. outlet by providing product information and offering guidance in their home furnishing purchases.
• Partner closely with inventory associates to maintain the appearance of the outlet showroom and support inventory integrity and product quality processes.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of sales-related experience within a fast-paced retail or customer service environment.
• An understanding of the importance of safe working habits as you ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient handling of our furniture products.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Qualifications and Experiences You'll Bring

• Bring the following qualities to be a successful Retail Sales Associate / Merchandise Product Handler:
• You love connecting with customers.
• You come to work energized and excited to create meaningful experiences for our customers as you help them through the selection process.
• You are professional, proactive, and respectful in all your interactions.
• You bring strength and stamina.
• You embrace processes, accuracy, and technology.
• You engage with curiosity and lead with questions to find efficiencies in processes.
• You are confident and a self-driven problem solver with strong communication skills.
• You bring a great sense of camaraderie.
• You value a professional workplace where you work in collaboration with your peers and the broader team.
• You also appreciate engaging with customers to complete their shopping experience with a desire to elevate the customer experience.

Position Requirements

• Ability to consistently lift and mobilize furniture and accessories, while utilizing appropriate equipment and adhering to safety guidelines.
• Ability to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization upon hire.

Pay

$18 / hour

Schedule

Part-time role as a Retail Sales Associate / Merchandise Product Handler. Work Saturdays and Sundays: 9:30am-6pm with one weekend off per month.

Benefits

Up to a 4% 401(k) match when we meet our financial goals. Generous discount on our products.

Application Deadline

The position will remain open until filled; there is no specified deadline.

Company Information

Room & Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or staff member on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit harassment of applicants and staff members based on any protected category, characteristic or status. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.