Joybird Design Sales Associate

About the role

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.

If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you're ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for driving sales in Joybird's showrooms. As a member of Joybird's Retail Sales team, this role is focused on delivering the best possible overall customer experience.

About the role

New Location Open!! - Deer Park, Il

Sell Luxury. Live Modern. Earn Without Limits.

Now Hiring: Design Sales Associate - Joybird

Location: Deer Park, IL

Compensation

Base + Unlimited Commission

Joybird isn't just about furniture - it's about creating one-of-a-kind designs for every home. We've redefined how people bring their spaces to life, and now we're looking for someone who shares that same passion and creativity on the sales floor.

This is your opportunity to inspire customers, sell with purpose, and achieve real results - and real rewards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Guiding high-end clients through a premium sales experience.
• Creating inspired spaces with world-class furniture and décor.
• Curating luxury looks while earning commissions with no ceiling.

What You'll Get

• Unlimited earnings- top performers take home $50K-$80K+ annually.
• A sleek, modern showroom that feels more like a gallery than a store.
• Ongoing training in luxury sales, interior trends, and design consultation.
• Exclusive employee discounts so your own space turns heads.
• A brand that sells itself - and a team that celebrates success.

Who You Are

• Polished, persuasive, and endlessly ambitious.
• Passionate about modern aesthetics and premium materials.
• Obsessed with detail, service, and delivering the wow factor.
• Experienced in sales or retail (luxury experience = a major plus).

• You don't do average - and neither do we.
• This is your chance to turn your love for modern luxury into a high-reward career.

• Apply today.
• Curate beauty.
• Sell bold.
• Earn big.

COMPENSATION for this location

• Base Pay: $18.00 per hour
• Commission: UNCAPPED commission on written sales - 2% on all sales. Monthly bonus opportunity of $500 based on your ability to meet specific individual sales goals

Benefits

• Health Insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Optum for Prescriptions In-Network
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Health Savings Account - Contributions go in tax-free, grow tax-free and are withdrawn tax-free
• Tuition Reimbursement (may receive up to $5,250 per calendar year)
• Employee Assistance Program (Free to all employees!)
• Counseling sessions
• Financial and legal resources

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned)

• Responsible for opening and closing the store and performing other duties in the absence of management.
• Assigned and are responsible for opening and closing the store with store keys and alarm code
• Responsible for daily sales reporting to the retail leadership
• Oversee the sales floor in periods of high volume, provide support to the sales team and supervise to ensure that the store is meeting financial goals and that associates are providing excellent service to our guests.
• Effectively perform the Lead Sales Associate role, serving as a role model to our sales team in sales generation and customer service by relentlessly delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Maintaining the showrooms design and visual standards using merchandising guidelines.
• Maximize sales by growing and maintaining a strong client base by building your own personal clientele book and driving store sales through client follow-up, phone calls, and personalized outreach.
• Assist our leadership team to create programs and initiatives to make our customers' experiences even better.
• Share your valuable insight with our product, marketing and technology teams regarding customer needs and feedback.
• Listen and acknowledge customer feedback and complaints, empathize, and present the best possible solution.

Scope & Impact

This role supports retail store financial performance. Locations currently have annual targets between $5-8M in annual sales.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years retail sales experience with shift supervision experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required
• No travel required
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Requirements

• Passion for driving the customer service experience
• As a Key Holder you exhibit an aptitude for managerial responsibilities
• Knowledge of furniture industry a plus
• Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative or team setting
• Proficiency in Mac operating systems and Microsoft office
• Strong leadership and communication skills both written and verbal

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct reports but is responsible for managing situations when the SL and ASL are not available. This role may serve as a mentor for Part Time Designers.

Physical Demands/work Environment

• Able to routinely move objects weighing over 50 pounds and to understand safety requirements

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• At Joybird, we prioritize clear communication and reward outstanding talent!
• We invite you to explore the exciting opportunities available.
• To help you make an informed decision, we're sharing key information about our pay practices.

What You Can Expect

• Base Compensation Range: $18 per hour
• Commission & Bonus: Earn more with UNCAPPED commission on written sales - 2% on all sales. Monthly bonus opportunity of $500 based on your ability to meet specific individual sales goals

Pay and benefits

The Compensation Range is at least the local applicable minimum wage and up to the high-earning average target for this role. Individual pay is based on various factors, including geographic location, personal performance and relevant qualifications, experience, skills, and education. By providing our salary ranges and total compensation details, we aim to foster understanding and confidence in our pay practices.

Weekly Hours: 40

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include

Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks' prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company's Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.