Sales Associate

Crate and Barrel Sales Associate

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

CB2 Sales Associates are at the core of our customers' experience. Friendly, outgoing and naturally driven, you're a fan of everything we sell. That enthusiasm brings a level of excitement to our stores that makes shopping fun—and keeps customers coming back. Under the direction and mentorship of the Leadership Team, your day is dedicated to meeting and exceeding daily sales goals, becoming an expert on our products, answering customers' questions and keeping the salesfloor neat and ready to shop.

A day in the life as a Sales Associate...

• Support and maintain store sales and service goals and standards as communicated by the leadership team
• Actively engage customers and remain attentive to customer needs; with a focus on developing long term relationships with customers
• Possess and demonstrate company standards in selling, customer service, visual merchandising and teamwork
• Have awareness of current promotions, brand initiatives/events, store services, collaborations, and promote them to customers
• Maintain a working knowledge of current products on the sales floor and sell throughout the entire store
• Act as a visible and positive presence on the sales floor. Follow posted schedules with regard to zone assignments
• Support the company's mission, goals, initiatives across all business channels implemented by the company, including applicable key performance indicators
• Assist the leadership team with ensuring product and displays on the sales floor are stocked appropriately and available for customers to purchase
• Maintain an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines provided by management or the Human Resources Department and/or as outlined in the Associate Policy Guide
• Promote a strong sense of teamwork by working together safely, effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all associate
• Assist customers with product selections and process all customer orders or returns

What you'll bring to the table...

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with customers and other associates
• Ability to work in a flexible environment, shift quickly as our business evolves, and focus on continuous learning
• Engage in, maintain and support store safety standards and training
• Demonstrate creative problem solving to maintain a solutions-oriented and teamwork focus

We'd love to hear from you if you have…

• Customer service experience preferred
• Retail experience preferred