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Do you know someone who would be an excellent Sales Associate or other employee at Bead Inspirations?
We're not looking to hire at the moment, but we're keeping a list of people that we could consider for future employment. Although we want employees who will stay with us for years, we recognize our industry has a high turnover rate. Who do you know that might be a good fit for working here? Send us their name and contact info (email) to beadinspirations@gmail.com.
Those
interested in future employment can e-mail their cover letter and resume (preferred)
or our employment
application to beadinspirations@gmail.com.
Bead Inspirations is an equal opportunity employer.
Part-Time Sales Associate
Work in our fast-paced,
inspiring retail bead store in Alameda. We hire friendly people who want to inspire
others through their love of beading and to provide excellent customer service.
The associate will also be responsible for maintaining the store space, computer
work, inventory work and other behind-the-scenes tasks involved with running a
retail operation.
The following is required as part of your regular work
schedule:
- At least 12 hours per week
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One weekend day every week (6-8 hour shifts)
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One to two weekday evening shifts per week (minimum 4:00-7:30pm, sometimes later)
- Both weekend days during bead shows where we are selling. This includes the Northern California Bead Bazaar in the spring and the Bay Area Bead Extravaganza on November 12th & 13th, 2011.
- Thanksgiving weekend: two out of the three days - Fri, Sat, Sun.
- One weekend day every weekend in December
- Evenings in Dec. until 9:30 pm, especially the entire week before Christmas
- Attend monthly paid staff meetings (approx. 2 hours) outside of your regular work schedule.
Essential Qualifications:
- Previous beading experience
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Friendly, outgoing personality
- Strong computer skills.
- Need to operate different styles of mice with ease and speed (without a significant learning curve)
- Previous experience with Excel, Word, and Windows platform
- Ability to navigate quickly between open windows on a computer
- Ability to learn new programs with a positive, can-do spirit
- Have used computer at least 4 days a week in the past 2 years as part of your normal routine
Other Qualifications:
- Strong work ethic
- Detail-oriented
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Ability to work on their feet in a fast paced environment for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift 25 pounds, bend and climb ladders in order to do floor displays, backroom activities and store maintenance.
- Professional appearance
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Able to work harmoniously within a team
- Tendency to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Employees are eligible for jewelry-making classes, employee discounts, and
opportunities to learn to teach classes. Opportunities exist for advancement with
additional responsibility and compensation.
Please only apply for this
position if you have previous beading experience and can work the days listed.
Compensation including commission ranges from $10 - $12/hour. Training wage
during 1st few weeks: $8/hour. Sales Associate is eligible for commission after
initial training period.