Retail Home Decor Associate- New Store
Job Overview
Are you passionate about design, décor, and helping customers bring their vision to life? As a Home Decor Associate at Bob’s Discount Furniture, you’ll play a key role in our exciting new accessories department, delivering a world-class guest experience the “Bob’s Way”—with honesty, enthusiasm, and zero pressure. You’ll help customers find the perfect finishing touches for their space, maintain high merchandising standards, and support a vibrant, welcoming showroom.
Work Environment
This role is based in a retail showroom and requires standing, walking, and interacting with customers throughout your shift. It also involves light merchandising, product handling, and frequent teamwork in a fun, energetic environment. Requires a flexible retail schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What You’ll Bring To Bob’s
At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value your creativity, attention to detail, and customer-first attitude. Success in this role is driven by a love for home décor, strong communication skills, and the ability to connect with guests to understand their style and needs.
Key Skills For Success
- Core Competencies & Expertise:
- Guest engagement and consultative selling
- Home décor and trend awareness
- Visual merchandising and product presentation
- Retail operations and product tagging
- Active listening and product recommendations
- Team collaboration and training participation
- Showroom appearance and cleanliness upkeep
- Preferred Competencies & Skills:
- Retail customer service or sales experience
- Familiarity with home décor and accessories
- Career-minded with interest in growth opportunities
- Confidence using technology and point-of-sale systems
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Who We Are
At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country—with over 200 stores—we’re committed to skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
How We Will Support Your Success
- Nationally provided Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with generous company match
- Paid Time Off: vacation, personal/sick days, holidays, and your birthday!
- Life Insurance: employer-paid with voluntary options
- Tuition Reimbursement & Educational Scholarships
- Day 1 Employee Discount + Hays Perks Partner Discounts
- Pet Insurance, Legal Plans, Financial Wellness Resources
- Bob’s Bail Out & Helping Hand Programs
- Career development and promotion from within
- Pay Range: $17.34-$ 21.60 per hour
Our Culture & Core Values
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Community
- Safety
- Diversity
- Accountability
- Fun
Minimum Qualifications
- Tech-forward, fast learner
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Able to engage guests and offer thoughtful suggestions
- Collaborative and respectful team player
- Willingness to work a flexible retail schedule
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift/move items up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent walking, standing, reaching, bending, and climbing
- Ability to move throughout all areas of the store
- Visual acuity to perform merchandising and guest service tasks
Diversity is a Core Value at Bob’s
At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you’re shopping with us or part of the Bob’s team, you are valued, appreciated, and empowered to be your authentic self. We are proud to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.