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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 1+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 15 hours per week
Job summary
The Showroom Assistant supports the store team by performing furniture assembly, repairs, and general showroom maintenance. They also engage with customers during in-store pick-ups and assist with promotional changeovers and floor moves.
Job details
About Smitty’s Furniture We are a fourth-generation, family-owned furniture retailer specializing in high-quality, Canadian-made furnishings. For over 75 years, we have been a trusted name in Southern Ontario, guided by our vision to inspire connections and create warmth in every home. With a strong focus on exceptional customer experience, we value the relationships we build with both our loyal customers and our deeply experienced team. Operating from three locations, Hanover, Kitchener, and Barrie, we proudly promote and sell leading furniture and mattress brands manufactured in Canada, living our commitment to quality and craftsmanship every day. About the Position Rooted in Smitty’s vision to inspire connections and create warmth in every home, the Showroom Assistant supports this vision by supporting the Showroom Manager and store team in ensuring that every customer who enters the store is given the best possible customer experience. The Showroom Assistant needs to be proficient at time management and able to work both independently as well as, with others. The role provides support and assistance such as, but not limited to, furniture assembly, minor furniture repairs/touchups, general showroom maintenance, floor moves, wiring/hanging artwork, replacing missing or detached price tags, promotion changeover, and furniture pick up, etc. This position is part-time, working approximately 15 hours per week Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. What will you be doing? Supports the Sales Leader with the day-to-day leadership of the showroom team: Engaging and fostering customer relationships through in-store pick-ups & carry outs. Moving, removing and placing furniture in the showroom & warehouse. Minor maintenance and repairs as needed in the showroom. Furniture assembly and minor furniture touch ups and repairs. Wiring and hanging artwork. Receiving and organizing incoming furniture to the store. Replacing missing or detached price tags. Promotional changeover. Other store operational support as needed What is going to help you be successful? Promotional changeover. Completion of high-school and or college certificate or diploma 1+ years of experience in a support or maintenance role Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, Excellent communication (verbal and written) Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing What’s in it for you? Competitive salary within an expected range of: $18 to $20 per hour Paid vacation annually A challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work environment Work alongside a caring, collaborative group of teammates who genuinely want to make a positive impact and connect with each other What you should know about our Recruitment & Selection Process: This posting is for a new vacancy within our organization. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. If you are selected for an interview, we will notify you within 45 calendar days of the date of your interview Smitty’s, we are dedicated to living our values: W.A.R.M.T.H (Welcoming, Attentive, Refined, Meaningful, Teamwork, and Humble). in our everyday operations. We are committed to breaking down barriers and providing equal opportunities for all in employment. We are dedicated to working with applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application process, ensuring that every candidate has the support they need to bring their best forward. To request accommodation, please reach out to hr@smittyshurniture.com. Rest assured that all information shared will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our company's policies. Ready to make an impact? Do you want to work with a team that takes its work seriously, but knows how to have fun doing it? Are you looking for an environment where you’re valued, supported, and challenged to be your best? If so, we definitely want to hear from you! Please send us your resume in Word, PDF, or Video formats to hr@smittysfurniture.com. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us, please don’t be discouraged. Your experience may be a better fit for a future opportunity, and we would be delighted for you to apply again.
What you’ll do
The Showroom Assistant supports the store team by performing furniture assembly, repairs, and general showroom maintenance. They also engage with customers during in-store pick-ups and assist with promotional changeovers and floor moves.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed high school or a college certificate and possess at least one year of experience in a support or maintenance role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- Customer service · Preferred
- interpersonal skills · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- maintenance · Preferred
- Warehouse operations · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Time management
- Furniture assembly
- Furniture repair
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Maintenance
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory organization
- Furniture Assembly
- Electrical Wiring
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Warehousing
- Leadership
- Operations
- Showrooms
- Time Management
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
- Trades
- Administrative
- Showroom Assistant
- Furniture Finisher
- Cabinet-makers and Related Workers
- Furniture Finishers