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Retail Home Decor Associate

Bob's Discount Furniture
Somerville, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026
Job Title

Retail Home Decor Associate

Job Overview

Are you passionate about design, décor, and helping customers bring their vision to life? As a Home Decor Associate at Bob’s Discount Furniture, you’ll play a key role in our exciting new accessories department, delivering a world-class guest experience the “Bob’s Way”—with honesty, enthusiasm, and zero pressure. You’ll help customers find the perfect finishing touches for their space, maintain high merchandising standards, and support a vibrant, welcoming showroom.

Work Environment

This role is based in a retail showroom and requires standing, walking, and interacting with customers throughout your shift. It also involves light merchandising, product handling, and frequent teamwork in a fun, energetic environment. Requires a flexible retail schedule.

What You’ll Bring To Bob’s

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value your creativity, attention to detail, and customer-first attitude. Success in this role is driven by a love for home décor, strong communication skills, and the ability to connect with guests to understand their style and needs.

Key Skills For Success

Core Competencies & Expertise

  • Guest engagement and consultative selling
  • Home décor and trend awareness
  • Visual merchandising and product presentation
  • Retail operations and product tagging
  • Active listening and product recommendations
  • Team collaboration and training participation
  • Showroom appearance and cleanliness upkeep

Preferred Competencies & Skills

  • Retail customer service or sales experience
  • Familiarity with home décor and accessories
  • Career-minded with interest in growth opportunities
  • Confidence using technology and point-of-sale systems
  • Problem-solving and decision-making ability
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Who We Are

At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country—with over 200 stores—we’re committed to skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

How We Will Support Your Success

We know you have many choices when it comes to your career. At Bob’s, we invest in your growth, well-being, and long-term development.

Benefits & Perks

  • Nationally provided Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with generous company match
  • Paid Time Off: vacation, personal/sick days, holidays, and your birthday!
  • Life Insurance: employer-paid with voluntary options
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Educational Scholarships
  • Day 1 Employee Discount Hays Perks Partner Discounts
  • Pet Insurance, Legal Plans, Financial Wellness Resources
  • Bob’s Bail Out & Helping Hand Programs
  • Career development and promotion from within
  • And much more!
  • Hourly pay range: $19 to $22 per hour

Our Culture & Core Values

At Bob’s, we believe in fostering a positive, inclusive, and skill-driven workplace. Our core values—Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun—guide everything we do. We’re not just coworkers—we’re teammates, and we’re here to help each other succeed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Tech-forward, fast learner
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to engage guests and offer thoughtful suggestions
  • Collaborative and respectful team player
  • Willingness to work a flexible retail schedule

Physical Requirements

  • Able to lift/move items up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequent walking, standing, reaching, bending, and climbing
  • Ability to move throughout all areas of the store
  • Visual acuity to perform merchandising and guest service tasks

Diversity is a Core Value at Bob’s

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you’re shopping with us or part of the Bob’s team, you are valued, appreciated, and empowered to be your authentic self. We are proud to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

If you’re excited about creating beautiful spaces and delivering exceptional service, apply now and bring your passion for home décor to life—The Bob’s Way!

Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:

Pay: $19 - $22 hourly

It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

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Salary : $19 - $22

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