Part Time Sales Associate | Trainyards

Urban Barn Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Commissions & bonuses

40% employee discount

Professional development & advancement

Fun collaborative environment

Job summary

Urban Barn Ltd. is hiring a Part-time Sales Associate for our Trainyards store in Ottawa, ON. You will help customers find furniture and home décor, offer product knowledge, and ensure a warm shopping experience.

Join a national retailer renowned for quality and design. Expect commissions and bonuses, a 40% employee discount, and opportunities for growth in a collaborative team that loves design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of retail sales experience.
• Able to assist customers and guide product choices with knowledge and enthusiasm.
• Flexible schedule to work a minimum of 3 days per week, including weekends and some daytime shifts.
• Ability to lift and move loads up to 50 lbs / 23 kg.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers to select décor and furniture that suit their space.
• Provide a warm, friendly greeting to every visitor.
• Build rapport to foster customer loyalty and repeat visits.
• Handle transactions, exchanges, and returns efficiently.
• Keep store visually appealing and well organized.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Technology literacy

Flexible schedule

Customer service excellence

Tools

POS system

iPad

Job description

Help people create homes they love. Join the Urban Barn team as a Part-time Sales Associate at our Trainyardsstore in Ottawa, 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).

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
• 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:

• 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.