Retail Home Decor Associate

Bob's Discount Furniture; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Partner Discounts

Pet Insurance

Legal Plans

Career development

Promotions from within

Job summary

Bob’s Discount Furniture is seeking a Retail Home Decor Associate to help guests bring their decorating visions to life in our new accessories department, delivering a world‑class experience the Bob’s Way—honesty, enthusiasm, and zero pressure.

Based in our Somerville showroom, the role requires standing, walking, light merchandising, product handling, and frequent teamwork in a lively, flexible retail environment.

Qualifications

• Tech-forward, fast learner
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability 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

Skills

Guest engagement and consultative sell

Home décor and trend awareness

Visual merchandising and product ◦◦◦

Retail operations and product tagging

Active listening and product recs

Team collaboration and training

Showroom appearance and cleanliness

Job description

Retail Home Decor Associate

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.

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

• 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

We know you have many choices when it comes to your career. At Bob’s, we invest in your growth, well‑being, and long‑term development.

Benefits & Perks

• 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


• And much more!

Hourly pay range: $19 to $22 per hour

Our Culture & Core Values

At Bob’s, we believe in fostering a positive, inclusive, and skill‑driven workplace. Our core values—Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun—guide everything we do. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Tech-forward, fast learner


• Strong presentation and communication skills


• Ability 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide 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.

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Company Overview

Bob's Discount Furniture is an everyday value‑priced furniture and bedding retailer expanding rapidly across the nation in the Northeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Midwest and West Coast regions. No matter what you spend – whether $20 or $20,000, one standard applies to everyone. The company was founded in 1991 on the principle of providing unsurpassed values in the middle price range. Honesty and integrity are the hallmarks of the "Bob's Way" of doing business - a philosophy that applies to customer, co‑worker, vendor and community relations. Bob’s truly values the contributions of every associate; therefore, along with opportunities for career growth we offer training, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits and a professional, fun, fast paced work environment. Our continued success has created exciting opportunities for our associates to enjoy truly rewarding careers. Our mission is to make quality and appealing furniture attainable for everyone and to bring integrity, transparency, and a little FUN to the furniture business. At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we have fun, we love what we do, and it shows in our expansive growth!