Part-Time Sales Associate | Thickson Ridge

Urban Barn; Whitby; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A home décor retailer in Whitby is seeking a Part-time Sales Associate to enhance customer experiences in-store. The role involves guiding customers in their product choices, maintaining store standards, and ensuring a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have retail sales experience, a passion for interior design, and availability to work flexible shifts including weekends. Join the team and enjoy competitive wages, discounts, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Commissions and bonuses

40% discount on products

Opportunities for professional development

Fun work environment

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Retail Sales experience.
• A passion for interior décor and merchandising.
• Flexible schedule to work a minimum of 3 days.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers in their décor choices and suggest products.
• Provide a warm greeting to every customer.
• Maintain the visual standards and cleanliness of the store.

Skills

Retail Sales experience

Passion for interior décor

Technology use

Job description

Help people create homes they love. Join the Urban Barn team as a Part-time Sales Associate at our Thickson Ridge store in Whitby, ON. With over 50 retail stores across the country, Urban Barn is a national retail chain offering high-quality furniture and home décor. We’re passionate about making our customers and our employees feel right at home. Here, you will enrich the customer experience while growing your experience with a well-known Canadian retailer.

Accompany and guide customers to find inspiring furniture and home décor during their visit to our store. As a Sales Associate, you will represent Urban Barn by offering friendly service and product knowledge to help our customers create a space they love to call home. In collaborating with the store team and managers, you will provide our customers with the best shopping experience possible.

Our stores are open 7 days a week, so we’re looking for candidates who can work a variety of shifts (i.e. weekdays, weeknights and weekends).

If you love beautiful home décor and helping people, come put your passion to work at Urban Barn!

What You Will Do

• Guide customers in their décor choices, suggesting the best products for their needs
• Provide a warm greeting to every customer
• Establish connections with customers to build customer loyalty
• Carry out transactions (purchases, exchanges, and returns)
• Maintain the visual standards and cleanliness of the store

What you Bring

• At least 2 years of Retail Sales experience
• A passion for interior décor and merchandising
• Ease of using technology such as a Point-of-Sale system and iPad
• Flexible schedule to work a minimum of 3 days (12-20 hours) per week – including at least 1 weekend and 1 weekday daytime shift
• The ability to lift and move loads up to 50 lbs / 23 kg

Why Join Urban Barn

• We don\'t just sell home décor, we help furnish life\'s biggest moments
• Competitive wage, commissions, and bonuses
• A 40% discount on Urban Barn products
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• We offer a fun work environment with a collaborative team that loves to talk design

Urban Barn offers a welcoming environment where inclusion, diversity, and equity are paramount. We are committed to creating and strengthening a culture of respect and openness in all our stores, warehouses, and offices.