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Retail Store Associate

Santa Rosa, CAOnsitePart TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Retail experience
  • Sales experience
  • Weekend availability
  • Inventory counts
  • Technology and software systems

Nice to have

  • Jewelry
  • Ear piercing
  • Service business
  • Hospitality business
  • Entrepreneurial spirit

Role summary

Rowan is seeking a part-time Sales Associate for their retail location in Santa Rosa, CA. This role is the primary point of contact for ear piercing clients and jewelry shoppers, focusing on creating a safe and celebratory experience. Responsibilities include managing daily studio operations, restocking, maintaining cleanliness and sterility, performing inventory counts, and managing technology systems. The ideal candidate has retail or sales experience, is independent, resourceful, and passionate about earrings and ear piercing. Availability on weekends is mandatory.

About our Sales Associates As a Sales Associate, you will be the face of Rowan for ear piercing clients and jewelry shoppers who visit our retail location Montgomery Village in Santa Rosa, CA. You are friendly, organized, and sales-minded, and our clients remember you for the way you made them feel safe and celebrated during their ear-piercing experience. In addition to your client-facing strengths, you are a highly accountable and resourceful person, and the Rowan team trusts you to manage the day-to-day operations of the piercing studio. This is a part-time role. **Must be available WEEKENDS!!**

What you'll be doing as a Retail Store Associate:

  • Greet ear-piercing clients and shoppers
  • Offer and provide education about Rowan piercing services and jewelry
  • Support needs of ear piercing clients and shoppers
  • Improve store efficiency and processes to ensure seamless client experience
  • Restock jewelry and ear piercing materials
  • Maintain cleanliness and sterility of the studio
  • Perform bi-weekly inventory counts and investigate discrepancies
  • Manage technology and software systems
  • Embody Rowan's culture and values, and work to always create a celebratory atmosphere in the piercing studio
  • Experience we're looking for:

  • Retail experience or sales experience
  • Experience with jewelry, ear piercing, or a service or hospitality business a plus
  • Ability to work independently, ownership-minded
  • Positive and high-energy, resourceful with an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Passionate about earrings and ear piercing
  • Interest in working at an early-stage, high-growth company
  • Willing to work a flexible schedule
  • Part-Time Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: $18-20 per hour + commission!
  • 401k and Roth IRA Plans 
  • Employee discounts on our amazing products!
  • Ready to apply?
    You'll be redirected to Rowan University's application page.

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