Sales Associate

Sales AssociateCB2 is transforming the perception of home design for today's modern consumer. Born out of Crate and Barrel, CB2 is committed to high-quality, sophisticated design at an approachable price. Located in downtown Chicago, CB2 offers an engaging, collaborative work environment. If you're creative, team spirited and have a passion for modern design, then join the team as a Sales Associate. We're looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Sales Associate. 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 funand 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 sales floor neat and ready to shop.A day in the life as a Sales Associate...Demonstrate and model selling skills, customer service, merchandising and teamwork.Support the leadership team in leadership, training, and promotion of teamwork throughout the sales floor and stockroom.Ensure full understanding of all products and have a continued awareness of the most current information available.Maintain an awareness of current advertising, promotions and catalogs as well as the status of merchandise.Model company standards in customer service by providing gracious, quick and efficient service with a sense of fun to all of our customers.Maintain floor coverage; follow posted schedules with regard to counter assignments.Focus on promoting sales and meeting sales goals.Demonstrate creative problem solving selling skills to maintain a solutions-oriented focus.Promote a strong sense of teamwork by working together effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all associates.Model and reinforce company customer service standards.Actively engage customers and remain attentive to customer needs.Assist customers with merchandising selections and provide gracious and efficient service.What you'll bring to the table...Customer service experience preferred; retail experience preferredGood reading and written language skills (English), good communication skills, basic arithmetic, and interpersonal skillsAbility to move and/or lift up to 50 lbs; heavier product with team assistWe'd love to hear from you if you have...Full-Time roles: Open availability to work flexible hours on weekdays, evenings and weekendsPart-Time roles: Availability to work two or more weekend days (Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday) and at least one weekday or nightMinimum Starting Rate: $16.00 Hourly Up to: $20.00 Hourly Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State/City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.