Gone to the Dogs
Brooklyn, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

Seasonal Sales Staff

Type: Contract, Part-time, Full-time, Hourly Flexible, Commission

Location: Brooklyn and Manhattan

About the Role

Gone to the Dogs (GTTD) is a pet product company specializing in ethical and handmade accessories and goods for pet parents. We are a small women-led business that is growing rapidly. We’re looking to hire Seasonal Sales Staff to join our lively team during the busy holiday season.

We are seeking candidates with a knack for sales, particularly in environments where premium, high-quality, and high-ticket products are sold. Ideal candidates will have a proven ability to build customer relationships, convey the value of premium quality products, and close sales in a boutique or specialty retail setting.

If you’re an animal lover, hard-working and dedicated, Gone to the Dogs is an exciting place to flourish and grow. We should mention that GTTD staff have the opportunity to play with dogs all day!

Responsibilities

- Sell and create brand awareness at multiple GTTD locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn; weekend markets, pop-ups, and store

- Represent Gone to the Dogs brand and work towards Sales Goals

- Assist customers in finding products and correct sizes, informing our story, and/or promotions

- Process customers orders via POS

- Maintain in-depth knowledge of merchandise to provide advice and recommendations as needed

- Head sales and customer service at studio-storefront during the weekdays; Open and close studio-storefront; clean, sweep, dust, windows, move bikes out/in, fill water bowls

- Prepare merchandise for sales day: restock, fold, organize, and make sure displays are organized and ready for the day

- Prep inventory and store displays as needed; tag, package, create signage

- Check inbox, chat apps, and respond to customer service inquiries and emails

- Process, fulfill and organize online orders and shipments

- Help prepare assortment and inventory for events and markets

Qualifications

- Proven retail experience

- Ability to work in fast-paced environment

- Physical requirements include prolonged sitting/standing, some bending, stooping and stretching and occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds

- Ability to use POS and software for labeling and pricing

- Strong organizational skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Great team player who is open to constructive feedback

- Exceptional customer service skills

- Must love dogs and cats

- Optional but a + Clean driving record

Job Details

- Pay: $16-21/hour

- Start date: TBD

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and pay/salary requirements via email. All applicants must include the job title in the subject line of their email submission. Compensation commensurate with experience. Gone to the Dogs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DURATION

Oct 14, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

SALARY

$16.00 – $21.00 per hour

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