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Kirkland's

Physical retail chain selling home decor

Sales Associate

Retail SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeBrentwood, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous retail or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Passion for home decor and a keen eye for design.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to ascend and descend a ladder to retrieve and stock products or hang overhead banners and product.
  • Ability to frequently position oneself to retrieve and stock products in the stock room and sales floor and to place merchandise in bags.
  • Ability to move around the store constantly for prolonged periods to greet and assist customers.
  • Ability to communicate frequently with customers in person, electronically, and telephonically.
  • Ability to frequently move merchandise weighing 50 pounds or more between the stockroom and sales floor.
  • Ability to operate a point-of-sale system, registers, and handheld devices efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities

  • Create a warm, engaging, and personalized shopping experience for every customer.
  • Listen to customer needs and provide product recommendations and styling advice.
  • Demonstrate product knowledge and communicate product features, benefits, and value.
  • Drive sales by suggesting complementary items and sharing current promotions.
  • Stay informed about current promotions, new arrivals, and product features.
  • Maintain a visually appealing and organized sales floor that reflects brand standards.
  • Restock merchandise and ensure displays are neat and well-presented.
  • Operate the cash register, process transactions accurately, and handle returns or exchanges.
  • Maintain a clean, organized store.
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve sales goals and maintain store standards.
  • Resolve customer concerns professionally and with a solutions-oriented approach.
  • Follow company policies and procedures, including safety and loss prevention.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

Desired Qualifications

  • Energetic, people- and results-oriented, competitive, and driven to succeed.
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and team-oriented.

About the Company

Kirkland's

Physical retail chain selling home decor

Kirkland's sells home decor and furniture through a network of retail stores, originally gift shops that offered stylish home accessories at accessible prices. Its products range from decorative accents to larger furniture items, with stores historically located in indoor malls and later moved to outdoor shopping centers to accommodate bigger pieces. The company grew from a regional chain into a national presence and eventually became a publicly traded entity. In 2025 it entered a new phase when Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. announced the acquisition of Kirkland's Home assets, signaling a shift toward multi-brand operations under The Brand House Collective umbrella. Compared with competitors, Kirkland's emphasizes a long-standing national footprint, a transition to outdoor centers for larger-item offerings, and a transition from a single-brand gift shop to a multi-brand platform aimed at broadening home-lifestyle options.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Brentwood, TN
Founded
1966

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