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SalaryRetail Sales Associate - Specialty Retail
Earthsake, the leader in organic mattresses, bedding and home furnishings that promote a healthy lifestyle, is interviewing passionate sales professionals for its Berkeley store in the heart of the Fourth Street shops. This is an exciting opportunity for retail sales professionals to use their passion for specialty retail and local, eco-friendly mattresses, bedding & products that make a difference by working in a high-end, high-traffic shopping district. NO CASHIERS please.
SCOPE OF WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES :- Provide exceptional customer service at all times.- Express excitement about eco-friendly luxury products and selling organic natural benefits.- Willing to be trained and adequately learn extensive product knowledge.- Effectively communicate learned product knowledge to customers.- Effectively communicate Luxury Value Benefits, Features & Advantages of high-end products.- Accurately complete sales using the POS (point-of-sale) register per established procedures.- Maintain and participate in the visual integrity and high standards of the store.- Meet and exceed sales goals.- Retail sales professionals only please!
SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS :- Applicants must have retail selling experience, preferably boutique retail.- Must be enthusiastic and courteous with an ability to put customers first.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both email and telephone correspondence.- Strong organizational skills.- Outgoing personality and enjoy working with the public.- Passionate about selling luxury products & natural products.- Adaptable with the ability to learn quickly.- Team player, experienced with the schedule demands of retail sales.- Retail Pro POS/Inventory Experience a plus, but not a requirement.
Earthsake offers: - Competitive Pay - Monthly Bonus earnings- Incentive Contests for Free Merchandise
e-mail your resume' and cover letter (explaining why you are the person we are looking for)
All Applicants should also include answers to these questions:
Why should we consider you for the role?
Why do you want to work for a small business who focuses on natural luxury living?
What is your current hourly rate/salary?
What is your hourly rate/salary request?
Earthsake is a family-owned business with over 25 years of experience creating lasting relationships with our local and national customers. We are looking for candidates that share our passion for amazing customer service, as well as eco-friendly luxury living. This is an excellent opportunity in a busy, high-end shopping district for an individual to demonstrate their skills in sales, leadership and above all else exceptional service.
Desired experience:
- Active Retail Sales : 2 years
- Retail Customer Service: 2 years
- Consultative Selling: 1 year
- Big-Ticket or High-end Luxury Sales: 1 year
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you enjoy learning about and selling high-end luxury products that are healthy and eco-friendly?
- Do you have experience selling mattresses or bedding products (luxury linens, pillows, comforters, toppers,etc.)? If so - how long?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Retail management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Retail Sales (Not just Cashier): 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
