retail sales associate

interior designer

warehouse worker

assistant store manager

cherry picker

Living Spaces

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working at Living Spaces for the past eight years has been an incredible experience. The energy, the culture, and the commitment to growth make it a place where you genuinely want to show up every day. As a general manager, I’ve had the chance to lead amazing teams, develop my skills, and make a real impact thanks to the company’s strong support and clear vision. Living Spaces celebrates hard work, rewards initiative, and creates an environment where people can truly thrive. It’s a company that believes in its people, and that makes all the difference.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part of working at Living Spaces is how fast everything moves and how quickly priorities can change. As a general manager, you’re constantly juggling staffing, sales goals, guest issues, and operational demands, and some days it feels like everything hits at once. Peak seasons can be especially intense, and the workload doesn’t always slow down when you expect it to. It can be overwhelming at times, but it definitely teaches you how to stay organized, stay calm, and adapt under pressure.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture and environment at Living Spaces are built around teamwork, accountability, and a strong focus on delivering great guest experiences. People genuinely care about doing things the right way, and that creates a supportive, high‑energy atmosphere. As a general manager, I’ve seen how much the company values growth, communication, and collaboration across all levels. It’s a fast‑paced environment, but the shared drive and positive attitude make it a place where you feel connected, challenged, and proud of the work you do.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day as a General Manager at Living Spaces starts early, checking in with the opening team, reviewing sales numbers, staffing levels, and any operational priorities for the day. You’re constantly moving between the sales floor, the back office, and the warehouse to make sure every part of the store is running smoothly. Throughout the day, you’re coaching team members, addressing guest concerns, supporting leaders in their departments, and making real‑time decisions to keep the store on track. There’s a lot of communication—touch bases with department leads, follow‑ups on performance goals, and updates from corporate. You’re also reviewing metrics, planning for upcoming promotions, and ensuring the store stays clean, organized, and guest‑ready. No two days are exactly the same, but the mix of leadership, problem‑solving, and fast‑paced teamwork keeps the role challenging and rewarding.

This company believes that non-commission employees means that you are required to work doublely hard to earn their respect and recognition from Management...Wrong!  I worked hard to keep from being called into the office because I didn't get enough Customer Surveys in a month = to the amount of hours they scheduled me for per week. Weekends and every Holiday for typical 10 hours shifts on your feet with Management yelling in your ear piece asking you did you make a sell or why the customer didn't buy from you today!  We were told to TO (turnover) your customer to Coworkers if you need to show product in another department, but when you do that, your coworker will steal that sale ticket and re-write it as their own sell to get credit for the sell from your orginal customer!  It became dog eat dog in the store because the sells numbers were the #1 concern of Management and Corporate...not the stress the floor sales employees had to go through to get the sale complete.  We had to offer up Credit Cards applications if the Customer says they don't have the money to buy today, or write up a ticket of the items the customer wants and save it in hopes they will return to complete the sale on a future date.  The good part is meeting some very nice people in the community as Customers, some became friends. I learned different types of wood, veneers, and fabrics from various companies. This knowledge is good if you plan on working at another furniture store in the future.  But, please don't ask too many questions or complain out loud beacuse you will be written up and Fired no matter how Great of an employee or how Long you have worked there or how much money You have made or exceeded sales for them on a daily quota.  Oh yea, no matter what they tell you about non-commission there is a daily quota that must be met from each and every employee, even the Team Leaders = Glorified Sales People!  This process creates Poor Moral overall in the store!!!
SO I was the #1 Sales Person in the company one month, but the Bonus Structure is shared with all employees even if they just started working there yesterday, so you might get a "shout out" or Kudos, but your Bonus is equal to your hours worked that month only. Don't be fooled by the Free Lunches on weekends to keep you inside the store, availabe to management to complete their sales quotas is just a form of control of your time. This type of Retail Concept left a bad taste for any other Retail opportunities I may have wanted to apply for in the future!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at Living Spaces is the people and the culture. There’s a strong team-first environment where leaders are genuinely invested in development, coaching, and growth. The focus on collaboration, clear expectations, and guest-first behaviors makes each day feel purposeful. Living Spaces also provides strong tools, training, and opportunities to grow your career while rewarding hard work and performance. Overall, it’s a fast-paced but supportive place where effort is recognized and teamwork drives success

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part about working at Living Spaces is the fast-paced, results-driven environment. Sales goals, metrics, and guest expectations can be demanding—especially during high-volume weekends or peak seasons. Balancing multiple priorities like guest experience, performance expectations, and operational execution can be challenging at times. However, the structure, teamwork, and leadership support help manage that stress and keep everyone focused on shared goals

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment and culture at Living Spaces are fast-paced, collaborative, and performance-driven. The company places a strong emphasis on teamwork, guest experience, and accountability, with leaders actively coaching and supporting development. Expectations are clear, and there’s a culture of continuous improvement that encourages learning and growth. While the pace and goals can be demanding, the supportive team dynamic and shared focus on success create a positive and motivating workplace

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day at Living Spaces is fast-paced, structured, and guest-focused. The day usually starts with reviewing goals, metrics, and game plans, followed by engaging with guests, building solutions, and collaborating with the team to drive results. Throughout the shift, there’s a strong emphasis on teamwork, coaching, and adapting to guest needs in real time. It’s a hands-on environment that requires energy, communication, and focus, but it’s rewarding to see the impact of strong execution and team collaboration by the end of the day

What is the best part of working at the company?
Living Spaces is an amazing place to work and grow. The company truly invests in its people, offering copious benefits that support both work-life balance and long-term success. Leadership is accessible and supportive, and there’s a clear, well-structured promotion path that rewards performance, accountability, and development. If you are motivated, coachable, and results-driven, there are real opportunities to advance your career here. The culture emphasizes teamwork, transparency, and guest experience, which makes coming to work both rewarding and engaging. I would highly recommend Living Spaces to anyone looking for stability, growth, and a company that values its employees.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part of my job is navigating the many perspectives and inputs from a highly engaged, helpful team. While the collaboration and shared knowledge are a huge strength, it can sometimes be challenging to align on a single channel or approach when there are multiple well-intentioned viewpoints. Learning to synthesize feedback, prioritize direction, and drive clarity has been demanding at times, but it’s also helped me grow as a leader and communicator.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture at Living Spaces strongly inspires growth and promotes a healthy work environment. Team members are encouraged to develop their skills, seek feedback, and take on new challenges, with leadership actively supporting personal and professional growth. Collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect are emphasized daily, creating a workplace where people feel valued and motivated. This culture not only drives performance but also fosters balance, accountability, and long-term career development.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Day to day, the job is well structured with clear expectations and plenty of work to stay engaged. There’s always something meaningful to focus on, which makes the days go by quickly and keeps you motivated. At the same time, the working culture is strong—team members are supportive, collaborative, and aligned on shared goals. The balance of structure, steady pace, and positive culture makes Living Spaces a great place to work.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working at Living Spaces Glendale as a Business Manager isn’t just a job it’s an opportunity to lead with purpose, impact lives, and help shape the future of our store and our people. Every day, we get to create meaningful experiences for our guests, turning houses into homes while building trust and lasting relationships. What makes Glendale special is our people. We are driven, resilient, and committed to excellence. As a Business Manager, I’m proud to partner with a team that shows up every day ready to grow, support one another, and raise the standard. We don’t shy away from challenges, we learn from them, adapt, and come back stronger.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It can be demanding at times, but ensuring our guests have the best possible experience always keeps us focused and motivated.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The Glendale store has a strong, positive work culture built on teamwork, trust, and open communication. Team morale is high because leaders and associates support one another, encourage growth, and maintain open dialogue where ideas and feedback are welcomed. That environment fosters development, accountability, and a shared commitment to success for both our team and our guests.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day at the Glendale store starts with connecting with leaders and teams to align on priorities, support one another, and set the tone for a strong guest‑first experience. Throughout the day, I balance time on the sales floor with coaching, problem‑solving, and open communication to ensure both our team and guests feel supported. The environment is fast‑paced but positive, driven by teamwork, shared accountability, and a focus on continuous growth. Every day ends with a sense of progress, knowing our efforts directly contribute to great guest experiences and a strong, connected culture at Glendale.

+typical day was going to your desk, logging into all the systems, and start taking calls- straight to it.
calls were probably about the only bad thing as u never know if you will get a angry guest, happy or what that has a lengthy history with lsf, both good or bad. (easy to work through when you get the hand of it).
+learned alot about furniture and ways to speak with guests and make them happy (yes there are good and bad ways to speak with guests both upset and happy)-customer service skills acquired
+management was awesome, made going to work every day a breeze, they are always promoting a positive work place and over all make it a good place to be. co workers are usually friendly but that is relative
+hardest part of the job would have to be expecting guest issues, and learning all the extensions to places you need to call.  as well as guests. some will call angry and are not always easy to work with but with good knowledge of the policy there usually a way to help them out unless they are being unreasonable. 
+ most enjoyable part of the job had to be a stress free 'environment' as all the co workers, management and events Livingspaces has makes you not hate going in. when it was slow it was great, you could sit back and talk to co workers as long as you wernt on your phone. if it was really slow they offer you to go home early, without pay of course.
over all,
living spaces was a great place to work, all the management is very friendly and always willing to talk with you for whatever you need. They are always trying to make you better at what you do if you want to be and offered alot of other job opportunity if working in the call center is not your thing. very friendly and reccomend working here if you need a job, keep in mind it could be high stress at times especially when holiday season comes around. but easy stuff to not take home with you.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people and culture stand out the most. Teams are supportive, leadership is approachable, and there’s a strong focus on collaboration and accountability. The company also invests in employee growth, with clear development opportunities and recognition for strong performance, which makes the work both motivating and rewarding.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The pace and performance expectations can be demanding, especially during peak business periods. Goals are clearly defined and results‑driven, which can feel stressful at times, particularly when balancing customer needs, operational demands, and metrics. However, for people who thrive in a fast‑paced, accountable environment, this also keeps the work engaging and rewarding.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is fast‑paced, team‑oriented, and performance‑driven. There’s a strong emphasis on collaboration, clear expectations, and accountability, with leaders who are hands‑on and focused on coaching and development. The culture values results, customer experience, and continuous improvement, while also recognizing hard work and celebrating wins. It can be demanding at times, but it’s a positive environment for people who enjoy structure, growth opportunities, and being part of a supportive, goal‑focused team.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day is fast‑paced and customer‑focused. It usually involves a mix of supporting customers, collaborating with teammates, and staying on top of daily goals and metrics. There’s a strong emphasis on communication—checking in with leadership, solving problems as they come up, and adjusting priorities throughout the day. No two days are exactly the same, which keeps the work engaging, but it does require staying organized, adaptable, and focused on delivering a great customer experience.

When I was interviewed I was told the job was a relaxed environment , when u go to training they tell you there’s 30 million worth of inventory and your hyped from all the positivity in training . Then once they put you on your own you will be in for a shock you will get a full shift 8 hours of complaints of people not getting their  orders for like 3-4 months, and back orders dept some times doesn’t have a clue on what’s going on with it and doesn’t want you to call but to send an email which makes no sense for angry customer that’s been waiting for months with no response , this company plays too many games . The eta on the order is never ending for some customers , we are told to tell ppl it’s because of Covid ,then when customers do get their items it’s damaged , broken or got the wrong color . There’s also some orders we don’t get training on be prepared to be thrown to the wolves lol. management lacks to help and when they do they say put in a ticket and those customers never get a call back ,Not to mention that they only give you brief training about 45 min on warranty then throw you into the warranty queue . So be prepared for almost every call a customer is irate  off about their order I can’t remember 1 phone call that was happy , and I don’t blame them . Employees and customers are deceived .And although being drained from complaints, management lacks to help , everyone in each dept is miserable or doesn’t wanna take a call . It’s a domino effect , customers are mad , management is mad or doesn’t wanna help so therefore it’s just draining and you become mad it’s frustrating, it’s sad that majority of the ppl lack empathy for their customers let alone the ball gets dropped from the driver to deliveries to the orders this company is a mess and knowone cares this is a job you’d get just to pay the bills til u find a better job. Oh and be prepared to do mandatory overtime that will not be communicated til after you’ve been hired and taking phone calls on your own . 

On an average day, I came in at 7AM and walked into the warehouse to help unload a truck full of product delivered for that day. That included customer product and stock. Once the stock was separated from customer goods, I would take accessories that included:paintings, mirrors, rugs, vases, candleholders, unique statues, bowls, clocks and etc. I would price tag all of them myself via the computer and printer. Then once it was tagged properly I scanned them to the locations of the store where I would place them strategically in a show room or on our shelves, sometimes to replenish the product or placing something new in stock. Being a visual would allow me to design the show rooms with what I found best complimented the dining table, sectional or bed. I learned the language of the furniture industry and what interior designers look for to make a person desire that complete set in a show room. My co-workers were of a variety of backgrounds, some designers and other architects outside of work. In the warehouse I would sometimes assist in placing new furniture on the floor and bringing furniture back into the warehouse, also loading customer product into their vehicles. As for the sales team, I often assisted moving furniture for customers to visualize what they wanted and to bring product down from the walls and locating items in stock on our system. That means customer service was always top priority and I would always work my best to satisfy a sale or an inquiry for our guests. The most difficult part of the job is the fast pace that is necessary to complete multiple projects from management and your daily tasks as you helped customers along the way, but that was also the most enjoyable because I was always active and staying occupied with projects I found to be fun. Also I learned so much about the furniture industry such as the styles and latest fashion.

If you put in the effort and have the talent and capacity, you can promote quickly. The company will pay for the right talent. Leadership structure is hierarchical and the culture can change immensely from store to store for better or for worse. It's not unlikely in to put in 50+ hours on average especially in a Leadership role. The sales staff are paid hourly and are non-commission. A bonus structure is in place, but it is dependent on meeting overall store goals and also varies in frequency by Region and Store. The AZ market is still newer overall; I've only seen 3 bonuses in the year and a half I've worked here.

While the Sales staff is non-commission, one must be sales minded and have the essential sales talents. Sales goals are in place and team members must be able to drive their individual numbers to succeed. If interacting with people and driving sales metrics aren't in your tool belt, then apply for Operations (i.e., Customer Svc) or Brand team positions. 

Essentially, you should ask yourself some of these question and take  into account... Can you handle retail hours (weekends, nights, holidays)? Can you walk and stand for long periods of time? LS stores are Big Box--some days one can easily walk 15-20k steps. If you're looking to advance into Leadership, take into account whether or not you can dedicate 50-60 hours on average? If a relationship-driven culture is what you need, then make sure you apply at the "right" stores. If you're coming from a Commission sales environment, you may have to shift your way of thinking and doing to "fit." For instance, it is not uncommon for a sale to be split among individuals. One large sale typically involves 2-3 team members because each person handles a different area of the sale (e.g., bedroom, living room, dining). While selling is important, team work is still a highly valued part of the Company's culture.

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