Position Title: Sales Associate
Eighth Generation, the first Native-owned company to offer wool blankets, is searching for a self-starter with a strong general awareness of the Native experience, history and art to work at the Eighth Generation flagship store across from Pike Place market. Relationships are critical to our growing business, and the successful candidate will play a key role in developing and maintaining strong customer and community relations.
Position Basics
- $22 per hour starting wage
- Pike Place Market flagship store location
- 32-40 hours per week to start
- Starts ASAP
Reports to: Retail Manager
Position Description
- Greet customers and answer questions about products, artists, Eighth Generation, and the broader Native experience.
- Maintain tidy and well-stocked inventory, including inventory tracking
- Process POS (point of sale) purchases
- Team up with co-workers to ensure proper customer service
- Build productive, trusting relationships with customers
- Host visiting artists and organizations using the Busted Knuckle Gallery
- Perform related duties as needed
- Provide consumer education
Job Requirements
- Retail experience preferred
- POS system experience preferred
- Strong general awareness of the Native experience
- Ability to communicate effectively about Eighth Generation values and business practices
- Ability to pass a background check
- Access to transportation to downtown Seattle
- Non-Disclosure Agreement is required
- Position is open until filled
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Seattle, WA 98101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person