Sales Associate
- Brantford, ON, N3R 6B8, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Experience
- 1+ year of retail or guest ervice experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Come Work With Us!
Join QE Home's passionate retail team and become part of a Canadian company known for comfort, quality, and care. As a Sales Associate, you’ll be the friendly face that welcomes guests, guides them through our beautiful collections, and helps them find the perfect pieces to make their home feel complete. Your passion for guest service and home décor will help create memorable shopping experiences every day.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Providing exceptional, personalized service to every guest who walks through the door.
- Building meaningful connections by listening, asking questions, and offering thoughtful product recommendations.
- Maintaining merchandising and visual standards to ensure a clean, welcoming environment.
- Assisting with daily store operations, including opening and closing, restocking, and processing transactions.
- Staying up to date on product features, benefits, and promotions.
- Collaborating with team members to meet sales goals and create a supportive team atmosphere.
- Contributing to a safe and inclusive shopping environment.
The Physical Side of the Role
- Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to shift, push, reach, stretch, twist, bend, pull or maneuver weight over 50 lbs. to fold, stock and build or display merchandise. In addition, you may be required to change beds including moving a mattress to put on a bed skirt.
- Comfortable climbing ladders for merchandising and stock.
What Will Set You Up for Success
- 1+ year of retail or guest ervice experience.
- A genuine passion for people, home décor, and helping others find what they love.
- Take personal responsibility for staying current on QE Home’s extensive range of products, ensuring you can confidently share accurate information and recommendations with every guest.
- A clean, professional, and fashion forward appearance that reflects the brand and adheres to the store’s dress code standards.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic retail environment.
What You’ll Need to Thrive Here
- Friendly, approachable, and guest-focused.
- A collaborative spirit and willingness to pitch in where needed.
- Enthusiasm for creating comfortable, stylish living spaces.
- Detail-oriented and dependable.
- Motivated by personal and team success.
- Open availability including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
How We Invest in You
- Competitive hourly wage – the final salary may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
- Extended health and dental benefits for those working 28+ hours.
- Employee discount program.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Online training program.
- Receive a free set of sheets upon completing our QE Home University training program.
- Referral bonus program (up to $300).
Let’s Grow Together
At QE Home, we are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where different experiences, perspectives, and paths are welcomed and valued.
If you're excited about this opportunity, even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We’re committed to creating a fair and supportive hiring process and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment. If needed, please email retailhr@quiltsgroups.com with your accommodation requests.
About QE Home
QE Home is a proudly Canadian company designing beautiful, affordable bedding and home décor since 1992. With over 70 stores nationwide and a growing online presence, we’re passionate about helping our guests and our team feel truly at home.
Every application is reviewed by a member of our team. We do not use artificial intelligence as part of our application screening or selection process.
This posting is for an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring to fill.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Sales Associate is responsible for providing exceptional guest service, guiding customers through product collections, and maintaining store merchandising standards. They also assist with daily operations, including processing transactions, restocking merchandise, and collaborating with the team to meet sales goals.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of retail or guest service experience and a genuine passion for home décor. The role requires the physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and maintain a professional appearance while being available for flexible shifts.
Skills
- Guest service
- Retail sales
- Merchandising
- Visual standards
- Product recommendations
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Transaction processing
- Home décor knowledge
Benefits
- Extended health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Employee discount program
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Online training program
- Free set of sheets
- Referral bonus program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Retail
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Retail
- Sales Associate
- Customer Service
- Merchandising
- Home Décor
- Bedding
- Inventory
- Point of Sale
- Visual Merchandising
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Multitasking
- Retail Operations