Full-Time

Stocking & Customer Service Specialist

La-Z-Boy

La-Z-Boy

1,001-5,000 employees

Manufactures and retails residential furniture

Compensation Overview

$11 - $15/hr

+ Commission

Woodridge, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Previous selling experience and ability to close a sale strongly preferred
  • Excellent communication, customer service skills, and organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, build rapport, and positively influence
  • Demonstrated persuasion and negotiation skills
  • Ability to effectively manage time and conflicting priorities
  • Ability to effectively and productively work with others as a team
  • Ability to work the schedule and hours dictated by business needs
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
  • Initiative to meet assigned goals, missions and objectives and motivated to achieve more
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Familiar with MS Office Suite
Responsibilities
  • Drive Sales & Deliver Results
  • Contribute to store sales goals by selling furniture, accessories, and services.
  • Consistently execute the company selling process to deliver a positive and efficient customer experience.
  • Utilize strong selling skills including: Customer approach and rapport building; Needs discovery and solution selling; Overcoming objections and closing the sale; Follow-up and after-sale service; Maximize store promotions, special events, and marketing initiatives; Maintain strong product knowledge including features, benefits, pricing, and availability; Maintain ongoing communication with previous and prospective customers to drive repeat business.
  • Customer Experience
  • Provide a high level of customer service to all customers in a fast-paced outlet environment.
  • Ensure each customer has an informative, efficient, and positive shopping experience.
  • Respond promptly to incoming calls, emails, and customer inquiries.
  • Assist in resolving customer concerns and delivering solutions that create satisfaction.
  • Support customer pickups and ensure a smooth handoff of purchased merchandise.
  • Operational Excellence & Outlet Support
  • Assist with showroom readiness including: Maintaining displays, tagging, signage, and general cleanliness; Supporting floor moves and merchandise placement
  • Support truck days and merchandise flow by: Assisting with unloading and moving furniture and accessories; Helping place merchandise on the showroom floor; Moving furniture to the backroom for customer pickup; Assist customers with loading purchased merchandise when needed; Wrap and prepare furniture for customer take-with purchases.
  • Accurately complete order information, collect deposits, and maintain customer records.
  • Maintain knowledge of company processes, systems, and standards.
  • Support opening and closing procedures as assigned.
  • Demonstrate urgency, enthusiasm, and teamwork in daily store operations.
  • Team & Culture
  • Maintain positive working relationships with all team members.
  • Support new team members in learning product knowledge and selling behaviors.
  • Contribute to a culture focused on sales, teamwork, and customer service.
  • Participate in training and development opportunities.
  • Technology & Systems
  • Utilize company technology and iPad tools with every customer interaction to support the selling process.
  • Capture and maintain accurate customer information, including digital comfort guides and follow-up details.
  • Complete transactions, order entry, and customer records using company systems.
  • Use digital communication tools to support customer follow-up and ongoing relationship building.
  • Demonstrate comfort learning and using new technology in a fast-paced retail environment.

La-Z-Boy is a U.S. furniture maker and retailer focused on residential pieces, especially recliners and upholstered furniture. It designs, manufactures, imports, exports, and distributes its products in a vertically integrated operation, giving it tight control over quality and branding. The company runs a large chain of La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries and sells through its stores and other retailers, combining in-house manufacturing with direct-to-consumer retail. Its approach centers on delivering comfortable, personalized, and stylish home furnishings to households in the United States, Canada, and abroad. What sets it apart is its scale and integration: owning both the production and a substantial single-branded retail network helps ensure a consistent brand experience across markets. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, comfortable furniture for homes while expanding its brand presence through direct retail and partner channels.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Monroe, Louisiana

Founded

1927

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Retail expansion adds 15 stores in 2026 after 15-store acquisition, boosting network to 374.
  • New Glendale distribution center enhances Southwest delivery times and logistics efficiency.
  • Credit facility extended to July 2030 provides flexibility for Century Vision growth strategy.

What critics are saying

  • Global tariffs raise imported upholstery costs, dropping Q3 2026 net income to $21.65 million.
  • Banner House acquisition of American Drew and Kincaid on April 21 forces external sourcing.
  • Ashley Furniture promotions undercut recliner prices in La-Z-Boy's 60% company-owned stores.

What makes La-Z-Boy unique

  • La-Z-Boy holds patents on over 200 recliner styles and mechanisms since 1927.
  • Vertically integrated model controls manufacturing and 190+ company-owned Furniture Galleries stores.
  • AudioLuxe line integrates Klipsch Dolby Atmos sound into recliners, launched April 2026.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Feb 26th, 2026
La-Z-Boy Q3 profit falls as tariffs and weak demand threaten margins

La-Z-Boy reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results with sales rising slightly to $541.59 million but net income falling to $21.65 million year-on-year. The furniture maker reaffirmed its quarterly dividend of $0.242 per share and guided fourth-quarter sales to $560 million–$580 million. Management highlighted ongoing demand challenges and uncertainty from new global tariffs, which are pressuring operations and margins. The company faces headwinds from weak consumer traffic and potential discounting pressure, whilst tariff-related costs add further risk. Despite softer earnings, La-Z-Boy maintained its dividend, signalling commitment to shareholder returns over rapid growth. Analysts project modest 3% annual revenue growth, with earnings expected to reach $126.5 million by 2028, though current margin pressures and tariff exposure may test these forecasts.

Big Furniture Group
Dec 19th, 2025
La-Z-Boy confirms closure of UK manufacturing facility

La-Z-Boy confirms closure of UK manufacturing facility. Upholstery manufacturer La-Z-Boy has confirmed the "difficult" decision to close its UK manufacturing facility in Colne. The announcement comes after the company had entered into a consultation period with staff at the location, which began in late October 2025. The UK facility, employs around 125 staff, will cease production by the end of April next year. A statement said: "Following the completion of a consultation period which began on October 29, La-Z-Boy Incorporated has made the difficult decision to close its UK manufacturing facility. "During the discussions and individual consultation meetings, several suggestions were received and explored, but none were sufficient to ensure the future commercial viability of the plant. Operations at La-Z-Boy Manufacturing UK Ltd will wind down in phases, with production ceasing by the end of its current fiscal year, in April 2026. "Big Furniture Group recognize the impact this decision will have on its valued employees and their families and are committed to supporting them throughout the transition. All impacted employees will receive outplacement assistance, as well as a redundancy package. "La-Z-Boy remains committed to its UK business, and our wholesale supply for the UK and Ireland will continue without interruption from our existing global manufacturing network."

Big Furniture Group
Dec 11th, 2025
William Boor elected to La-Z-Boy's Board of Directors

William Boor elected to La-Z-Boy's Board of Directors. La-Z-Boy Incorporated, a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, has announced that William (Bill) Boor has joined the company's Board of Directors, effective from 8 December 2025. "We are pleased to welcome Bill to our Board of Directors and look forward to his insights and contributions," said Melinda Whittington, Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer. "With a long history of service as both a public company CEO and an independent director, Bill has a proven track record of driving transformational growth, strong governance, and servant leadership. These skillsets, combined with his expertise in leading a housing manufacturer and retailer will make him a valuable addition to our Board as we advance our Century Vision growth strategy." Bill Boor is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Cavco Industries, Inc., a role he has held since 2019. Under his leadership, Cavco Industries, Inc. - a leading designer and producer of factory-built homes - has advanced a multi-year growth strategy focused on strategic brand acquisitions, organizational restructuring, enhanced digital marketing investments, and the implementation of an integrated value framework centered on operational excellence. His extensive experience provides the Board with strong governance leadership and deep expertise in supply chain oversight. Previously, Bill held executive roles with public building materials, homebuilding, and mining companies. "I've been very impressed by the team at La-Z-Boy and am honoured to join the Board. I look forward to the work ahead, building on the company's legacy and advancing its strategy to drive growth and value creation for all stakeholders," said Bill.

AZ Big Media
Nov 7th, 2025
La-Z-Boy opens distribution center in Glendale

La-Z-Boy opens distribution center in Glendale. La-Z-Boy Incorporated, the American furniture brand celebrated for its quality, comfort, and timeless design, has opened its newest distribution center in Glendale. The state-of-the-art facility spans approximately 225,000 square feet and employs approximately 30 team members. Located at 17000 W Glendale Ave Ste D100, this advanced facility represents La-Z-Boy Incorporated's continued investment in operational excellence and its commitment to efficiently serving customers and retail partners across the Valley and the greater Southwest region. The new Glendale Distribution Center will serve as a key logistics hub, streamlining product storage, order fulfillment, and delivery operations. The facility enhances the company's ability to meet growing consumer demand, support faster delivery times, and maintain high standards of service and product care. This is part of La-Z-Boy Incorporated's multi-year project to transform its distribution network and home delivery program, aimed at strengthening operations and delivering an even better consumer experience. "The investment and growth we're experiencing in Glendale continues," said Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers. "I remember how excited we were when La-Z-Boy chose to open their first facility here. Now, seeing them expand with a second location speaks volumes about the strength of our city and the continued growth and opportunity we're creating together." La-Z-Boy Incorporated's decision to expand its operations in Glendale highlights the area's importance as a regional distribution hub and reinforces the company's long-term commitment to Arizona. The expansion demonstrates the trust that established companies place in Glendale's continued growth and potential for long-term success.

CityBiz
Aug 11th, 2025
Urban Edge Properties Signs La-Z-Boy For New Store At Goucher Commons

Urban Edge Properties (NYSE:UE) has announced a long-term lease at Goucher Commons in Towson, MD with La-Z-Boy, a global leader in residential furniture.