Stylist/Sales Associate

Part-time Boutique Retail + Commission. Must be available weekends. A love of handcrafted, small batch home decor is necessary!

Part Time Sales Associate - Austin, TX

Hiring an experienced retail sales associate to join our growing interiors-focused retail shop.

• Part-time + Commission, 15-25 hrs/week
• Must be available weekends
• We compensate above industry standard and offer an employee discount
• Hands-on experience in a wide range of areas such as merchandising, product styling, social media engagement, and relations with customers and interior designers
• Opportunity for growth within the company in the areas of management, e-commerce, and wholesale

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• CUSTOMER SERVICE - as this is first and foremost the main area of focus within the role
• Greeting all guests upon entry and engaging with them as an ambassador of Apartment F
• Being present, available, and attentive while maintaining a high level of customer service throughout the entire interaction
• Working directly with clientele to determine and understand their needs in order to offer guidance and assistance in their selection of merchandise
• Providing elevated service through personalized attention and fostering ongoing relationships.
• Keeping up with brand and product knowledge
• Assisting with response to online inquiries from email and social media
• Fulfillment for online orders placed through e-commerce platform
• Meeting daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals
• Maintaining product displays, inventory stock levels, and overall appearance of the shop
• Assisting with merchandising, product photography, and styling
• Capturing photo and video content for social media

Requirements:

• A love of interior design and knowledge of our brand values: fair trade, ethical production, handmade
• 2-3 years relevant retail experience
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds (rugs are heavy!)
• Reliability and ability to be a self-starter and work on your own
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work in a small team environment
• An outgoing and warm personality

* Knowledge in vintage rugs, textiles, and/or interior design is a huge plus. Familiarity with vintage rugs is not a requirement but candidate must be willing and interested to learn and grow their knowledge.

* Photography/ Photoshop skills are a major plus!

We're a small team, and this is a great opportunity to learn and grow with us while gaining broad experience in textiles, interior design, and all things retail!