Retail Store Associate

Rowan has completely reimagined the ear piercing experience and revolutionized the traditional mall-based model. All our piercings are performed exclusively by licensed Nurses. All of Rowan's products are hypoallergenic. Our priority is to offer a fun, celebratory, and safe piercing experience for everyone. When we say piercing for all, we mean it. Everybody is invited to this ear party!

As a Sales Associate, you will be the face of Rowan for ear piercing clients and jewelry shoppers who visit our retail location in Bethesda. 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.

**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: $15-19 per hour + commission!
• 401k and Roth IRA Plans 
• Employee discounts on our amazing products!

$15 - $19 an hour

About Us: Rowan is an innovative ear-piercing and hypoallergenic jewelry brand that brings safety to the forefront with our team of licensed nurses-and celebration to every guest with our joyful approach to piercings and jewelry. Our brick-and-mortar locations across the US also provide a long-overdue alternative to the standard mall piercing. At Rowan, we believe that every ear piercing is a milestone and it should be celebrated. We believe in "Piercing for All". 

Check us out on the TODAY Show on NBC - How 1 woman is reinventing the ear piercing experience (today.com)

Important note: Rowan believes in teamwork, collaboration, and diversity. We know our team is stronger together and we commit to staying true to these values as we grow. In a remote setting, interviewing at Rowan may include phone interviews, virtual "on-site" interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you're on the fence, just give it a try! We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone to apply!