The Opportunity

Our retail expansion in main markets starts with hiring not only the best leaders but also hiring a stellar team. As Sales Associate, you will embrace and promote the Ballard brand delivering an outstanding guest experience and performing operational responsibilities to increase sales and deliver an inspiring shopping experience in which our guest feels inspired and empowered to customize their space.

Your hiring location is Columbus, OH

Who We Are

Since 1982, Ballard Designs has offered a unique curation of home furnishings and décor from all periods and provenance. Its designers travel the world for inspiration, translating the latest trends in fashion, color, and style into finely crafted products not found anywhere else. Ballard Designs is part of the Cornerstone brands - four interactive, aspirational home and apparel lifestyle brands that deliver inspirations that help customers enjoy, enhance and celebrate life.

You will report to the Store Leader

Your Impact

Achieve sales following daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly goals for the storeHelp maintain a clean, organized, and easy-to-shop sales floorDeliver excellent guest service by promoting an environment that is helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient for guests and team membersProvide guests with accurate and efficient service to educate them on the products and services available through Ballard Designs

What You Bring

2+ years of specialty retail sales experienceProficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Outlook, Kronos, and POS systems and previous cash handling requiredAbility to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 50lbsAvailability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Remote work is not permitted in NYC at this time.

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Join us as we enrich life’s everyday moments – including yours. Apply today! 

If you enjoy being a part of a team, creating experiences and delighting customers, you’ll love it here. If you’re excited about retail, fashion, media, social, live streaming, technology, customer service, design and more, you’ll find amazing projects to work on.  If you want to grow professionally and learn every day, you’ll thrive with us. If you appreciate flexible working options, our Qurated community, where intentional connections matter and a company committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, you’ll be amazed at what’s available for our team members! We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation, health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, company discounts and much more. Best of all, working with Qurate Retail Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers! 

For Qurate Retail Group, our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is deeply rooted in Our Principles. They call on us to Drive Progress, Act With Empathy, Be Brave, Embrace the Future, and Do What’s Right so that everyone can thrive. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, Qurate Retail Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qurateretail.com for assistance.  ​

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