Retail Sales Associate / Design Associate

Room & Board; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid vacation

401(k)

Profit sharing

Job summary

Room & Board in Austin, TX is hiring a part-time Design/Retail Sales Associate to support customers on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with rotating weekends. This role uses iPads, floor planning software, and a POS system to help customers find tailored home solutions and create spaces they love.

You bring 2+ years in fashion/design retail, strong communication, and a collaborative, non-commission mindset. Expect competitive pay, generous benefits, and a vibrant showroom environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a customer-centric, fashion/design savvy retail environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, prioritization and organization.
• Ability to navigate technology and virtual resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in finding tailored design solutions and create a consultative in-store experience.
• Collaborate with the design team to guide customers through the design process.
• Leverage technology to enhance the customer experience on the showroom floor.

Skills

Customer-centric retail

Communication

Tech savviness

Team player

Design enthusiasm

Tools

iPad

Floor planning software

POS system

Job description

Are you driven by the desire to serve customers and passionate about the art of selling? Do you excel in a dynamic retail environment, utilizing your inherent curiosity and intuition to assist customers in finding tailored solutions that transform their homes into spaces they love? If so, discover a career designed to be different!

At Room & Board, our part-time (3-day) Design/Retail Sales Associate role offers an amazing way to balance your current life’s work with a fulfilling career. Working three days a week in 8-hour shifts, including weekends, you’ll enjoy generous benefits such as health coverage, paid vacation, a 401(k), profit sharing, and more. You’ll join a team of talented and professional colleagues while being surrounded by beautiful home furnishings that showcase American craftsmanship. As a valued member of our collaborative design team, you’ll leverage technology, tools, and resources to create a rich and engaging experience that helps customers craft homes and spaces they love.

Job location: 3200 Palm Way, Suite 170, Austin, TX 78758

Store Hours:

Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Schedule:

Part-time (3-day) Design Associate: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Every 4 weeks, you'll have Saturday and Sunday off. In exchange, you'll have a pick-up day during the week. Because of this rotation, schedule flexibility is important. Monthly schedules are published several weeks in advance to help you plan ahead.

What you bring to be successful as a Design / Retail Sales Associate:

• Motivation to serve the customer with an individualized and consultative approach, understanding their needs while maintaining professionalism and respect in your interactions.
• Confidence as a team player, with self-awareness and an ability to build successful relationships with an open-mind and open-heart.
• Focus on providing the right solution in a collaborative, non-commissioned selling environment as you guide customers through the creative design process.
• Confidence in navigating and leveraging technology/tools such as the iPad, floor planning software, and POS system to enhance the customer experience.
• Energized by the high-paced customer traffic and the range of interactions throughout your shift. You bring the stamina - both physical and mental - to navigate both the busy pace of customer interactions and the productivity of your downtime.
• Lifelong learner mindset, continuously seeking opportunities to build knowledge and hone your craft.

Additional position requirements and qualifications as a Design / Retail Sales Associate:

• 2+ years of experience working in a customer-centric, fashion/design savvy retail environment with a passion for design and engaging with customers on the showroom floor.
• You bring exceptional communication skills, demonstrated confidence, attention to detail, prioritization and organization skills, and a high level of comfort navigating technology and virtual resources. These attributes for success are captured in our Design Associate Profile.
• Ability to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization upon hire.

What you’ll find as Design / Retail Sales Associate:

• Salary: $32,000 - $36,000 / year ($25.64 - $28.85 / hour), depending on experience.
• Benefits that focus on holistic well-being. The whole person matters, not just the one who shows up for work. That’s why we invest in holistic well-being that supports and encourages you to live a full life. Besides a competitive paycheck, we offer several awesome perks to help you thrive in every aspect of life. Picture this: three weeks of paid vacation, a generous 401(k) match, profit-sharing, and a whole bunch of cool extras. We're talking about benefits that cover you from head to toe - physically, emotionally, and financially.
• Meaningful work. We create a meaningful work experience by empowering everyone to contribute, taking pride in everything we do, and making the world sustainable, inclusive and beautiful.
• A culture of respect. We sustain a culture of respect by relying on our shared values, building supportive and kind teams, and ensuring all voices are heard and celebrated

To view our benefits in detail and to learn more about our culture, please visit our career site at https://www.roomandboard.com/careers

Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled; there is no specified deadline.

Room and Board is a modern furniture and home decor retailer committed to creating beautiful, well-made products while providing exceptional customer service. Our mission is to help people create homes they love through timeless designs, sustainable practices, and a focus on quality craftsmanship.