We are currently hiring for new exciting positions opening!
If you are proactive and a go-getting superstar looking to join a close-knit, hardworking, and enthusiastic Walkers’ World team this may be the perfect fit for you.
The positions are full-time, 5 days a week, Monday-Saturday ,with extended hours in peak season, based at our Millhouse and Home Store.
About Us
Walkers World is one of Barbados leading home & and design retailers. We combine our love of travel and design to fuel our creativity, bringing authenticity, beauty, practicality, and functionality into any space. We dream of sharing our passion by drawing on inspiration from all corners of the world to turn your home into a welcome oasis – your favourite place to gather and retreat and know that This Is Living.
About You
Our ideal candidates will have a second to none work ethic making them a perfect fit for the Walkers World team environment: one of engagement, passion, positivity, and teamwork.
We are looking for candidates who are highly efficient, personable and can demonstrate:
- A proactive nature with the ability to work independently as well as a contributing team member.
- Sound problem solving skills with solution-oriented attitude and ability.
- A high level of organizational and time management skills.
- A high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to be active (standing, walking, reaching and lifting, climb ladders) for extended periods of time throughout the workday. Be a doer.
- Ability to multi-task effectively.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- A friendly and positive attitude.
- A love for home and the products we sell.
STORE MANAGER
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an integral part of our team, you will be in charge of the performance of the store, leading, and motivating the sales team by utilizing their strengths and skillsets in the most effective way possible. You will be responsible for upholding a positive environment for team and customers alike. The role is very hands-on and you will work alongside Warehouse and Inventory Admin, putting your skillset to work, ensuring that all processes on the sales floor are efficient, thereby maximizing sales and the customer service experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Acting as a key contact between the company and its existing and potential customers, always demonstrating excellent customer service.
- Working with management to develop sales strategies to raise our customer pool, expanding store traffic and optimize profitability.
- Meeting sales targets.
- Leading, coaching and motivating the sales team .
- Overseeing, supporting and delegating daily store duties.
- Handling customer queries and complaints.
- Resolving store related problems, inclusive of POS & maintenance.
- Being knowledgeable about products and new arrivals keeping team and customers informed.
- Being responsible for receipt of shipments and stock transfers; ensure the sales floor is adequately stocked to the company standard.
- Overseeing the “look and feel” of the store by supporting the merchandising process including the daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays.
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILL SET
- Associate degree, certificate in Supervisory Management or related discipline. Bachelor’s degree in Business or relevant field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a Supervisory or management position with experience in a sales driven environment.
- Computer Savvy. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge and experience with Point-of-sale systems and inventory control.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Analytical skills – ability to analyze situations and be solutions oriented.
- Leadership/forward looking – ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve sales targets, is credible, an example for others to follow and principled in approach. Delegates appropriately.
- Continuous improvement – has a focus on and a track record of effective implementation.
- Interpersonal skills – personable with the ability to build rapport with internal and external customers/stakeholders, can inspire and mitigate conflict; a proven relationship-builder.
- Professional and enthusiastic.
BONUS
- Previous retail experience
- A passion for the furniture and interior industry
- Own transportation
The position is available for an immediate start, so if you would like to explore this opportunity with us, and if this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Please send your resume with cover letter to [email protected].
Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.
SALES ASSOCIATE
ABOUT THE ROLE
As part of our sales team, you will provide a seamless service, grow your customer base whilst maintaining relationships with our existing and longstanding customers.
Working alongside our Store Sales Manager, you will put your skills to work by ensuring our customer service and shopping experience is excellent.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
• Acting as a brand ambassador in all interactions with Customers and Team Members.
• Providing a warm, welcoming, inspiring shopping experience.
• Actively prospecting new customers.
• Providing relevant product knowledge with recommendations, and advice to customers.
• Contributing to Store sales goals through providing quotations, networking, up selling and closing sales.
• Assisting in receipt of shipments and stock transfers; ensure the sales floor is adequately stocked to the company standard.
• Upkeep cleanliness of the store including store floor, stock area, and register area.
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILL SET
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a retail
environment.
• Mathematical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail..
• Highly Organized.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Great customer service.
• Computer savvy.
BONUS
• A passion for the furniture and interior industry
The position is available for an immediate start, so if you would like to explore this opportunity with us, and if this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Please send your resume with cover letter to [email protected].
Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.
WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for assisting with the movement of inventory in warehouse and store.
The role is very practical and extremely hands-on, You will work alongside Inventory clerk and store staff putting your skillset to work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
• Assist with the receipt of all incoming and outgoing shipments
and deliveries.
• Offloading containers.
• Heavy lifting and furniture handling.
• Unpacking and tagging/labelling inventory.
• Assembling furniture and products.
• Light furniture repairs.
• Performing quality checks of incoming and outgoing inventory.Examines items for defects, wear or damage, and reports this information.
• Daily physical upkeep and cleaning of warehouse.
• Picking orders and assisting in the restocking of the store..
• Installing and moving items when store is remerchandising. As part of our sales team, you will provide a seamless service, helping our existing and longstanding customers.
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILL SET
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a warehouse or retail
environment.
• Mathematical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy in picking and packing.
• Highly Organized.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Physical strength and stamina.
• Being a fixit.
BONUS
• A passion for the furniture and interior industry
• Drivers License
The position is available for an immediate start, so if you would like to explore this opportunity with us, and if this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Please send your resume with cover letter to [email protected].
Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.