Leon’s is currently looking for a Full Time Showroom Helper to assist the Merchandise Manager and Decorator in creating functional and appealing product displays that showcase our line of merchandise, and ensure the layout is well suited to our customers’ needs. Follow the direction of the Decorator and Merchandise Manager in setting up product displays throughout the showroom. 

About Us:

Leon’s Furniture has locations from coast to coast, is Canadian owned, and has a rich history spanning over 110 years. Today, as in the past, Canadians have turned to us to provide their home furnishing needs, and we’re proud to be expanding our sales teams in every location to meet this challenge.

Many of our most successful associates joined Leon’s in entry level positions and with hard work, determination and desire they were able to achieve a level of success beyond their imaginations. These success stories are our greatest achievement. Let our story be your story. Whatever the position, Leon’s can open the door to a bright and exciting future for you. You bring the can-do attitude, and we will provide the tools for your success. Join us today!

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload trailers and delivery trucks
• Receive inventory
• Complete inspections with the Service department and customers 
• Operate lift trucks
• Complete an Accessory Inventory semi-annually
• Unwrap and re-wrap products as required, for delivery or pickup
• Assist the decorator by moving new merchandise from the warehouse to the showroom, moving damaged merchandise to clearance, etc.
• Computer work – use operating system to research product information, prices and specs
• Assembling and setting up merchandise
• Helping to construct and deconstruct displays for promotions 
• Decorating and tagging products for promotions
• Upkeeping product display and the overall presentation of the showroom 
• Performing various other duties, as assigned

Requirements: 

• Some heavy lifting required
• Ability to move and place products
• Ability to assemble merchandise
• Attention to detail
• Ability to interpret and apply directions from Decorator and Merchandise Manager, to create the envisioned space
• And most importantly, a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!

We offer:

• Comprehensive Employee Benefit Package after 3 months
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Discounts & Partner Discount Programs
• The chance to be part of a financially stable, well-respected, truly Canadian company with opportunities for growth from coast to coast
• Continuous, quality education and training on our products and sales techniques

Compensation:

The starting rate for this position is $17.70 per hour; skill set and experience will be taken into consideration for total renumeration of role.

Additional Information:

• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.  Candidates with accommodation needs, can email their accommodation requests to recruitment@leons.ca.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to bring your expertise and leadership to Leon’s, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email your application, including your CV and a short statement on why you would be a great fit for LFL.