PART-TIME RETAIL ASSOCIATE

Company: Local Eclectic
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAbout UsLocal Eclectic is a woman founded, woman run, jewelry company based out of Chicago. We are currently online only and work with emerging jewelry designers from around the globe. Over the last 9 years we have worked with more than 80 independent jewelry designers. 94% of the brands we feature are female-founded or led and 72% have five or fewer employees. We also produce and manufacture a handful of jewelry lines in house. Our mission is inspiring creativity, empowering women and working with and supporting artists is woven into the fabric of everything we do. About the RoleWe are looking for a talented, dedicated, hardworking and exceptionally personable individual to join our team in managing our retail operations for a 3 month long series of weekend pop-ups in the West Loop. For many customers, this will be the first in person interaction with our brand so we are looking for someone who is passionate about becoming a brand expert and thrives on making people smile!During this pop up, we will be servicing customers for permanent bracelets. These customers will have pre-booked appointments so a large part of this role will be assisting these customers and helping to ensure a seamless experience.This role is based in Chicago, IL and you will be expected to be on location for your shifts. The shift schedule is as follows:

• Fridays: 11:30am-7:30pm CT
• Saturdays: 10:30am-4:30pm CT
• Sundays: 10:30am-6:30pm CTTiming of shifts subject to change, but will likely remain Friday-Sunday. We are looking for someone who has a flexible schedule and available to work weekends and possibly evenings and private events. What You'll Do
  • Provide exceptional guest service as you assist in day-to-day pop-up operations
    • Buzz customers in and connect with customers on text message if they have appointments
    • Answer questions about merchandise
    • Process customer purchases, perform general cleaning, and return items to storage locations
    • Assist the jeweler with permanent bracelet welding if needed
    • Perform inventory checks and cycle counts
    • Perform basic cleaning tasks
    • Troubleshoot technical issues if needed
    • Manage opening and closing of the pop up
    • Ensure that guests have the best shopping experience ever
      • Be the product and brand expert on our assortment and any promotions
      • Greet customers with enthusiasm and positive energyWhat You'll Need
        • Previous retail experience highly preferred, especially with opening and closing
        • Must be able to be on your feet for an 8 hour shift
        • Must be able to lift 30 lbs
        • Must be able to reach high places or comfortable using a step stool
        • Must be comfortable following safety and loss prevention procedures
        • Availability to work Friday through Sunday with a flexible schedule to expand if needed
        • Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
        • Experience with appointment scheduling and Shopify highly preferredWhat We Offer
          • Sick leave accrual policy
          • PTO accrual policy after 6 months of employment
          • 401k match after 6 months of employment
          • 6 weeks of paid maternal/paternal leave after 1 year of employment
          • A fun location in the heart of West Loop, Chicago, IL close to commuter trains and public transportation
          • Compensation starts at $18/hrPlease note:
            • COVID-19 Policy: An up to date COVID-19 vaccine is required in order to be employed in this position. This includes either: 1) 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine and booster within 7 months or 2) 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and booster after 2 months. Exemptions may be granted for medical or religious reasons. At this time, masks are optional for employees.
            • Visa sponsorships are not available at this time.Powered by JazzHRa7CmX0M7zX

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