Retail Sales Associate | Boardwalk

Urban Barn; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home décor retailer in Waterloo is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to enhance the customer experience. You will guide customers in their decor choices, provide friendly service, and maintain store standards. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of retail sales experience and a passion for interior décor. This position offers competitive wages, commissions, and a substantial employee discount.

Benefits

Competitive wage, commissions, and bonuses

40% discount on Urban Barn products

Opportunities for professional development

Fun work environment with a collaborative team

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 per week.
• The ability to lift and move loads up to 50 lbs / 23 kg.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers in their decor choices.
• Inform customers of product knowledge.
• Provide a warm greeting to every customer.
• Establish connections with customers to build loyalty.
• Maintain the visual standards and cleanliness of the store.

Skills

Retail Sales Experience

Customer Service

Product Knowledge

Interior Décor Passion

Technology Use

Tools

Point-of-Sale System

iPad

Job description

Help people create homes they love. Join the Urban Barn team as a Retail Sales Associate at our Boardwalk in Ontario . 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 decor choices, suggesting the best products for their needs
• Inform customers of product knowledge, advising of any damage or missing hardware – partner with customer for creative solutions for any repairs needed
• Provide a warm greeting to every customer
• Establish connections with customers to build customer loyalty
• Disassemble and wrap floor model purchases
• 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 (15-20 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.