Seasonal Showroom Sales Associate (Part-time)

About the role

We’re looking for a friendly, sales-driven person with a background or interest in ceramics, design, and home furnishings to work at our San Francisco showroom. You’ll help support a seasoned sales team that creates a welcoming and informative experience for every customer by sharing Heath’s story, helping customers find the right products, and keeping the showroom looking its best. The San Francisco showroom serves a wide mix of local customers and visitors, including design-savvy shoppers, architects and designers, chefs, gift shoppers, and people discovering Heath for the first time. You’ll bring an open, friendly demeanor, strong communication skills, an appreciation for our iconic ceramics, and an eagerness to learn about our products and history. You’ll also need to be comfortable staying organized, working independently, and providing attentive service in a high-traffic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support core showroom sales team during a busy holiday season along with various sales events
• Deliver an engaging customer experience by welcoming customers, asking thoughtful questions, sharing knowledge, and making recommendations that help customers find the right products for their needs
• Maintain an organized, presentation-ready showroom by keeping the space clean and visually appealing throughout the day
• Support day-to-day showroom operations by understanding priorities in a high-traffic environment and sharing customer feedback with the Showroom Management team
• Support the core sales team with seasonal tasks, including box making, gift wrapping, etc.

Requirements

• Previous retail sales experience, preferably for a design-led brand, is a plus
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a high-traffic retail environment
• Interest in ceramics, design, home furnishings, and other creative pursuits is always a plus
• Engaging communication style - curious, friendly, outgoing
• Knowledge of mobile POS systems (especially Shopify) is a strong plus
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift, reach, and grasp 30 lbs of ceramic dinnerware and to load/unload bins of merchandise
• Frequent reaching, bending, and repetitive hand and arm movements associated with stocking, wrapping products, and processing transactions

Benefits

• Sick time accruals in line with California Sick Leave requirements
• Employee discount on all Heath Ceramics products

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $25 per hour.

Schedule

This role is based in our San Francisco Mission District Showroom. It is a part-time position offering 8-25 hours per week, with weekend availability required. The position is expected to run through November and December, with the possibility of extending into early January.