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About the Role

Discover a career designed to be different! This part-time Design/Retail Sales Associate role offers an amazing way to balance your current life’s work with a fulfilling part-time career, joining a team of talented and professional colleagues surrounded by beautiful home furnishings. Leverage technology, tools, and resources innovatively to help customers craft homes and spaces they love.

Responsibilities

Assist customers in finding tailored solutions that transform their homes.
Leverage technology, tools, and resources innovatively to create a rich and engaging experience.
Guide customers through the creative design process.
Enhance the customer experience by navigating and leveraging technology/tools such as the iPad, floor planning software, and POS system.

Requirements

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.
Exceptional communication skills.
Demonstrated confidence.
Attention to detail.
Prioritization and organization skills.
High level of comfort navigating technology and virtual resources.
Ability to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization upon hire.
Flexibility with your schedule is necessary.

Skills

Customer service
Sales
Retail
Design
Technology navigation
iPad usage
Floor planning software
POS system
Communication
Teamwork
Self-awareness
Relationship building
Open-mindedness
Problem-solving
Adaptability
Stamina (physical and mental)
Lifelong learning

Location

236 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011

Work Type

Part-time
Onsite

Experience Level

2+ years

Salary/Compensations

$37,000.00 - $42,000.00 ($29.65 - $33.65 / hour) depending on experience.

Benefits

Health benefits
Three weeks of paid vacation
401(k)
Profit sharing
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

About the Company

Room & 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.
As a 100% employee-owned company, staff members working 1,000 hours or more in a 12-month period are eligible to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This plan acts as an additional Retirement Savings Plan fully funded by Room & Board.

Equal Opportunity

Room & Board is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Our policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or staff member on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We also prohibit harassment of applicants and staff members based on any protected category, characteristic or status.
It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
As an applicant, you have rights under Federal Employment Laws, and your state may offer additional protections.