Retail Store Associate

Rowan
Bellevue, WA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with client-facing responsibilities and managing studio operations, this part-time role in the retail and hospitality industry requires availability on weekends in Bellevue, WA.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with retail or sales experience who are passionate about ear piercing and jewelry.
    — “Retail experience or sales experience”
  • Individuals who thrive in a high-growth environment and take ownership of processes.
    — “Ability to work independently, ownership-minded”
  • People who are organized and can maintain a clean, sterile environment in a service setting.
    — “Maintain cleanliness and sterility of the studio”

Things to consider

  • Weekend availability is a strict requirement, which may limit flexibility for some candidates.
    — “Must be available WEEKENDS!!”
  • The role involves both sales and operational responsibilities, which may demand multitasking skills.
    — “Improve store efficiency and processes to ensure seamless client experience”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with customer education and service-oriented operations in your resume.
    — “Offer and provide education about Rowan piercing services and jewelry”
  • Showcase your organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in inventory management.
    — “Perform bi-weekly inventory counts and investigate discrepancies”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with retail technology systems to align with the job's tech expectations.
    — “Manage technology and software systems”
  • Frame your experience in creating a positive atmosphere to match the company's culture emphasis.
    — “Embody Rowan's culture and values, and work to always create a celebratory atmosphere in the piercing studio”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Greeted clients and shoppers
  • Offered education about Rowan services
  • Maintained cleanliness and sterility of the studio
Typical background
Retail experience or sales experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Retail SalesClient ServiceStore ManagementInventory ManagementSterility MaintenanceTechnology ManagementClient Experience Improvement

Preferred

Jewelry KnowledgeEar Piercing ExperienceService Or Hospitality Experience

Stack & domain

RetailSalesEar PiercingJewelryInventory ManagementSterility MaintenanceTechnology And Software Systems ManagementCustomer ServiceTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingAdaptabilityResourcefulnessEntrepreneurial SpiritEarly-stage CompanyHigh-growth Company

About the role

Original posting from Rowan via Lever

About our Sales Associates

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

This is a part-time role.

**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: $18-20 per hour + commission!
  • 401k and Roth IRA Plans 
  • Employee discounts on our amazing products!

Source: Rowan careers (Lever)

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