Sales Associate

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, 2023.

We are looking for part time Sales Associates responsible for customer service, sales, and general store operations. The position is for 20 - 25 hours per week.

Responsibilities and Duties

• provide excellent customer service
• general merchandising duties - straightening up, keeping store clean
• inventory management - assist with checking stock daily, restocking when necessary
• open and close shifts; manage cash
• excellent communications skills

Qualifications and Skills

• sales experience (1+ years)
• 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

$17 per hour to start / $18 per hour after training

discount on employee purchases

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person