Retail Store Associate

What you'll be doing as a Retail Store Associate:

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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, piercing and cleaning products.
• Follow all health and safety regulations, particularly in areas related to piercing procedures and hygiene.
• Assist managers to receive, restock, price, display, clean, and maintain inventory through day-to-day upkeep of visual displays.
Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with Studio Managers, Assistant Managers, and Studio Nurse Piercers to provide seamless service to customers.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to continuously improve skills and product knowledge.
• Support the team in achieving studio-wide goals and maintaining a positive work environment.
Administrative Duties:
• Process transactions accurately, including sales, returns, and exchanges.
• Assist with inventory management by conducting regular stock checks and replenishing displays as needed.
• Maintain accurate customer records, including consent and waiver forms and aftercare instructions.

Experience we're looking for:

• Retail or service industry experience is a plus.
• You must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays.
• An independent thinker with a can do attitude.
• You love jewelry and helping customers choose their earrings!
• You pride yourself on delivering exceptional customer service.
• You thrive in a busy environment and know how to keep busy when it’s quieter.
• You enjoy spending time with people.
• You are nice, friendly, outgoing, and easy to get along with.
• You like being part of a team.
• You are flexible and willing to lend a helping hand.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong basic math skills.
• The role involves tasks that may include climbing ladders, bending, lifting, pushing, and reaching above and below the waist. The ability to lift up to 25 pounds is required.
• Standing for a full 8-hour shift is a regular part of this role.
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, provided that these accommodations do not create undue hardship for the company, impede job performance, or pose safety concerns.
• You make a commitment and stick to it! 

Part-Time Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $16-19 per hour + commission!
• 401k and Roth IRA Plans.
• Generous employee discounts on our amazing products and services!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources.
• Team Member Referral Bonus plan for Studio positions.