Warehouse Materials Handler / Home Furnishings Specialist

Job Summary : Under thedirection of the Store Manager, the Home Furnishings Specialist will maintainexpert knowledge of new furniture products in order to provide excellentcustomer service and close sales.Job Qualifications : To performthis job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ChristianValues Commitment : Must respect and uphold the mission and values of the ministryand possess high level of ethics, honesty and character.Education / Experience : Highschool diploma or general education degree (GED); or 0-3 years relatedexperience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education andexperience. Must have a validstate driver's license and be insurable by the WRM insurance carrier.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates the Mission and Core Values of theWaterfront Rescue Mission (WRM) in all job functions and day to day activities
• Maintains an in depth and ongoing knowledge of home furnishing productlines (e.g. Furnish 123 and Dreamline).
• Collaborates with Store Manager and Marketing Specialist to buildand promote sales campaigns through social media and direct advertising.
• Works in partnership with Store Manager to ensure the timing andplacement of
• promotion signage is accurate and effective.
• Takes down and changes signs after completion of each promotion.
• Conceptualizes, merchandises, and photographs visually appealing displaysto showcase items, create a positive store image, and increase revenue.
• Ensures delivery ofexcellent customer service.
• Educates customers about terminology, features and benefits of productsin order to improve product related sales and customer satisfaction.
• Increase sales and average order size by means of cross-selling,up-selling, add-on sales and offering promotional sale items.
• Closes sales using a consultative approach which advises customerson the range of products available and sells in the best fit for them.
• Maintains sales floor inventory and creates orders for approval.
• Understands and promotes various financing agreements offeredthrough the Mission.
• Some travel may be necessary for training &temporary duty.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other Missionmanagement. Physical Demands : Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand,walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawland talk or her. The employee isoccasionally required to sit. Theemployee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally liftand / or move up to 25 pounds. On occasionthis job may have to assist in moving items weighing up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities by this job includeclose vision and color vision.Work Environment : The workenvironment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions. Whileperforming the duty of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumesor airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment isusually moderate.