Do you love working with your hands and being active? Would you describe yourself as a self-starter? Are you detail oriented? Do you enjoy working with a small group of people that strive to provide amazing customer service? Do you have an interest in modern furniture?
If your answer to these questions is yes, we would love to talk to you!
About The Century House
We are a local business that has provided high-end home furnishings to the Madison, WI area for over 60 years. We work together to create an exceptional shopping experience for our customers, from beginning to end. Every person who works for our company is an essential part of the positive experience we provide to our customers.
Job Description
We are looking for a multi-talented individual to join our team. In the Furniture Specialist role, every work day will be a little different. You will assemble and repair furniture in our warehouse. You will communicate with our sales staff to solve problems and “make things happen” for customers. You will have the opportunity to delight our customers by delivering and installing beautifully made modern furnishings in home and office environments. You will perform furniture repairs to give worn or damaged furniture new life. And, you will have to do some of the less glamorous tasks as well, such as receiving furniture shipments and organizing our warehouse.
Experience with furniture repair is highly preferred. Experience with furniture, assembly & installation, retail, customer service and/or delivery is also preferred, but we would love to hear from anyone who is excited by the job description above. There are a few requirements (listed below). But the most important assets you need for this position are a positive attitude and willingness to learn and work as part of a team. A passion for modern furniture and design is a plus as well because at The Century House, we love what we do and we love what we sell.
Requirements
- Ability to lift furniture and perform physical work on a daily basis
- Strong communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- High school degree or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred
- Technical Degree or College Degree
- Interest in modern furniture and design
- Experience working with furniture (sales, delivery, assembly and/or installation)
- Experience working in retail or customer service
- Driving experience
Benefits
Employees enjoy a number of perks including (but not limited to):
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- 401K & Profit Sharing
- Employee Discounts
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter and a completed job application to info@centuryhouseinc.com. On the job application, please fill out the section pertaining to your driving record.
You can also drop off your application materials or mail them to:
The Century House
3029 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
