Sales Assistant

Job Summary

We are a retail shop located at Palmer Square in Princeton, NJ selling Japanese tableware & gifts - we were awarded Best Tableware in Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly ® 2018 and Town Topics Best Gift Store 2019, 2021, 2022.

We are looking for a part time Sales Assistant responsible for helping with customer service, sales, and general store operations. Hours for this position are Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Responsibilities and Duties

• provide excellent customer service
• general merchandising duties - straightening up, keeping store clean (sweeping/mopping when necessary), dusting.
• inventory management - assist with checking stock daily, restocking when necessary
• open and close shifts; manage cash
• excellent communications skills
• social media posts for our instagram/facebook accounts

Qualifications and Skills

• sales experience is helpful
• can do some light lifting (up to 40 lbs); able to carry items up and down stairs to basement storage room
• comfortable with computers/ipad
• positive and friendly
• responsible & trustworthy
• prompt, reliable & organized
• can work independently
• flexible if necessary on hours
• knowledge of japanese food/culture is a plus

Benefits

discount on employee purchases

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Weekly day range:

• Weekends only

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person