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Sales Associate

@ QE Home

Kitchener, Ontario

On-sitePart-time1+ years experience
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Overview

QE Home is hiring a part-time Sales Associate for its retail stores to greet guests, guide them through home décor collections, and handle daily store operations. The role includes merchandising, restocking, transactions and physical work such as lifting up to 50 lbs. The posting states a competitive hourly wage, with extended health and dental benefits for those working 28+ hours, and open availability including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide personalized service to every guest
  • Recommend home décor and bedding products
  • Maintain merchandising and visual standards
  • Assist with opening, closing, restocking and transactions
  • Meet sales goals with the team

Requirements summary:

  • 1+ year of retail or guest service experience
  • Passion for people and home décor
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask in a dynamic retail environment
  • Open availability including days, evenings, weekends and holidays

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalEmployee assistanceEmployee discount
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr

Employer posting date
2026-09-03
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentRetail
Experience1+ years
Scheduleday, evening, holidays, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Employee discount, Paid training

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QE Home

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Full company description

QE Home (formerly Quilts Etc) is a specialty bedding company based in Vancouver that’s been blanketing Canada with quality, care and comfort since 1992. A family-owned B Corp, we offer affordable luxury linens crafted from sustainably and responsibly sourced fabrics — available online and in 70+ stores across Canada. With in-house designed duvet covers, Canadian-crafted down duvets, eco-friendly sheeting, a bedding recycling program (ReHome), and much more, we’ve got everything you need to rest well and live better.

LinkedIn followers
1,897
People associated on LinkedIn
244
Reported office locations
  • 8168 Glenwood Drive, Burnaby, BC V3N 5E9, CA
Business categories
  • Consumer Goods
  • Home Improvement
  • Retail
  • Home Decor
Other recorded names
  • QE Home
  • QE Home | Quilts Etc
Specialties
  • Fashion Bedding
  • Bedding Collections
  • Quilts
  • Coverlets
  • Duvets
  • Comforters
  • Pillows
  • Sheeting
  • Bed Sheets
  • Throws and Blankets
  • Kids'​ Bedding
  • Teen Bedding
  • Bamboo Blend Sheets
  • TENCEL® Blend Sheets
  • Bedskirts
  • Bedding
  • Bed Linens
  • and Linens
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0

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QE Home (formerly Quilts Etc) is a specialty bedding company based in Vancouver that’s been blanketing Canada with quality, care and comfort since 1992. A family-owned B Corp, we offer affordable luxury linens crafted from sustainably and responsibly sourced fabrics — available online and in 70+ stores across Canada. With in-house designed duvet covers, Canadian-crafted down duvets, eco-friendly sheeting, a bedding…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersBurnaby, BC
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1992
SpecialtiesFashion BeddingBedding CollectionsQuiltsCoverletsDuvetsComfortersPillowsSheetingBed SheetsThrows and Blankets
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Job description

Sales Associate – Job Posting

Come Work With Us!

Join QE Home's passionate retail team and become part of a Canadian company known for comfort, quality, and care. As a Sales Associate, you’ll be the friendly face that welcomes guests, guides them through our beautiful collections, and helps them find the perfect pieces to make their home feel complete. Your passion for guest service and home décor will help create memorable shopping experiences every day.

What You’ll Be Working On

  • Providing exceptional, personalized service to every guest who walks through the door.
  • Building meaningful connections by listening, asking questions, and offering thoughtful product recommendations.
  • Maintaining merchandising and visual standards to ensure a clean, welcoming environment.
  • Assisting with daily store operations, including opening and closing, restocking, and processing transactions.
  • Staying up to date on product features, benefits, and promotions.
  • Collaborating with team members to meet sales goals and create a supportive team atmosphere.
  • Contributing to a safe and inclusive shopping environment.

The Physical Side of the Role

  • Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
  • Ability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to shift, push, reach, stretch, twist, bend, pull or maneuver weight over 50 lbs. to fold, stock and build or display merchandise. In addition, you may be required to change beds including moving a mattress to put on a bed skirt.
  • Comfortable climbing ladders for merchandising and stock.

What Will Set You Up for Success

  • 1+ year of retail or guest ervice experience.
  • A genuine passion for people, home décor, and helping others find what they love.
  • Take personal responsibility for staying current on QE Home’s extensive range of products, ensuring you can confidently share accurate information and recommendations with every guest.
  • A clean, professional, and fashion forward appearance that reflects the brand and adheres to the store’s dress code standards.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
  • Ability to multitask in a dynamic retail environment.

What You’ll Need to Thrive Here

  • Friendly, approachable, and guest-focused.
  • A collaborative spirit and willingness to pitch in where needed.
  • Enthusiasm for creating comfortable, stylish living spaces.
  • Detail-oriented and dependable.
  • Motivated by personal and team success.
  • Open availability including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

How We Invest in You

  • Competitive hourly wage – the final salary may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
  • Extended health and dental benefits for those working 28+ hours.
  • Employee discount program.
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
  • Online training program.
  • Receive a free set of sheets upon completing our QE Home University training program.
  • Referral bonus program (up to $300).

Let’s Grow Together

At QE Home, we are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where different experiences, perspectives, and paths are welcomed and valued.

If you're excited about this opportunity, even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We’re committed to creating a fair and supportive hiring process and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment. If needed, please email [email protected] with your accommodation requests.

About QE Home

QE Home is a proudly Canadian company designing beautiful, affordable bedding and home décor since 1992. With over 70 stores nationwide and a growing online presence, we’re passionate about helping our guests and our team feel truly at home.

Every application is reviewed by a member of our team. We do not use artificial intelligence as part of our application screening or selection process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring to fill.

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