Company

Retail Store Associates

RetailStoreAssociate

$0–0k Oak Brook, Illinois, United States PART TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Retail Store Associate. Skills: Customer service, Sales, Product knowledge. Create exceptional piercing and shopping experience. Assist customers with ear piercings”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet or exceed individual sales targets and performance metrics

Industry & Context.

Retail Store Associates
Eligibility Requirements

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, Standing for a full 8-hour shift, Climbing ladders, Bending, Lifting, Pushing, Reaching above and below waist

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays, Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, Standing for a full 8-hour shift is a regular part of this role

Nice to Have

Retail or service industry experience, Independent thinker with a can do attitude, Love jewelry and helping customers choose their earrings, Pride on delivering exceptional customer service, Thrive in a busy environment and know how to keep busy when it’s quieter, Enjoy spending time with people, Nice, friendly, outgoing, and easy to get along with, Like being part of a team, Flexible and willing to lend a helping hand, Make a commitment and stick to it

What You'll Do.

Create exceptional piercing and shopping experience

Assist customers with ear piercings

Provide product recommendations

Ensure studio cleanliness and safety

Infuse Rowan experience

Bring brand awareness to life

Bring product knowledge to life

Bring art of ear stacking to life

Greet and welcome customers

Create celebratory environment

Help book appointments

Help customers choose jewelry

Help customers style jewelry

Answer customer questions

Promote and upsell products

Maintain up-to-date product knowledge

Meet or exceed sales targets

Keep studio organized

Follow health and safety regulations

Assist managers with inventory

Process transactions accurately

Maintain customer records

Conduct regular stock checks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with Studio Manager and Studio Nurse Piercers; Provide seamless service to customers; Participate in team meetings; Participate in training sessions; Support the team in achieving studio-wide goals; Maintain a positive work environment

Communication Scope

Communication skills

Full Job Description

## Description About This Role:   We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-obsessed Studio Sales Associate to join our team in our Oakbrook Center studio location. You will be responsible for creating an exceptional piercing and shopping experience for our customers in a genuine and enthusiastic manner, supporting the team on the weekends. This position involves assisting customers with ear piercings, providing product recommendations, and ensuring the studio maintains Rowan’s high standards of cleanliness and safety. Your responsibility is to infuse the Rowan experience, bring brand awareness, product knowledge and the art of ear stacking to life, through engaging customer interactions. This is an hourly, non-exempt position, reporting to the Studio Manager.   Ideal Availability:   We are seeking candidates with availability for weekday morning shifts, along with weekend availability. ## What you'll be doing as a Retail Store Associate Customer Service: Warmly greet, and welcome, customers helping create a celebratory environment. Check customers in or help them book an appointment leveraging POS, technology and software systems. Help customers choose and style their piercing and hypoallergenic non-piercing jewelry. Professionally answer customer questions about piercing procedures, aftercare, and product details whether on the selling floor or answering phone inquiries. Sales & Product Knowledge: Promote and upsell Rowan’s products, including non-piercing jewelry, aftercare kits, and other related items. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Rowan’s product offerings, including materials, styles, and care instructions. Meet or exceed individual sales targets and performance metrics, by effectively communicating the value of Rowan’s services and products to customers and converting piercing customers into non-piercing jewelry customers. Studio Maintenance + Operations: Help keep the studio clean, organized, and stocked with all necessary supplies, including jewelry,

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