Open Positions

PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE

An exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing homewares brand! Hummingbird Home & Co. is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic candidate to join our growing brick & mortar and e-commerce business.

At Hummingbird Home & Co., we are committed to providing excellent service to our customers. Our in-store Sales Associate will be responsible for managing all aspects of our retail store, including but not limited to: Selling, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Shipping, Receiving, Order Picking, Order Packing, Returns Processing, Quality Control and general workplace maintenance. 

The Sales Associate is responsible for assisting the senior management staff in maximizing sales, providing an exceptional shopping experience for the customer and managing the store in accordance with the company's visual and operational standards. The Sales Associate assumes responsibility for the operations of a store in the absence of the Store Owner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales Leadership:

  • Strives for sales excellence and results.
  • Ensures selling standards are met.
  • Works with customers and models excellent customer service and clienteling skills.
  • Maximizes sales through strong floor supervision.
  • Well versed in brand and product knowledge, styling, cross-selling, in-store and e-commerce operations.

Operational Excellence:

  • Controls company’s assets, store keys, loss prevention, inventory standards and company standards of conduct per the employee handbook.
  • Packs and ships online customer orders, handles returns for online and in-person, inventory receiving.
  • Inspect merchandise upon receipt for quality control and raise issues with damaged products to senior management.

Store Standards:

  • Helps execute floor-set changes and promotional directives.
  • Understands, supports and complies with all company policies and procedures.

Merchandising/Visual:

  • Ensure the selling floor is neat, clean, organized and reflects the correct brand image at all times.
  • Knowledge of current trends and styles in the home space.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to operate a computer/iPad
  • Standing, walking, bending, squatting, twisting and climbing ladders.
  • Packs and ships online customer orders, handles returns for online and in-person, inventory receiving.

Work Environment:

  • Ability to create a quality working environment that will encourage others to develop and excel.
  • Foster a work climate that inspires mutual trust, respect, professionalism and teamwork to achieve goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of 2 years retail sales experience in home décor (or related field).
  • Basic computer skills, experience with MS excel, Shopify experience preferred.
  • Highly organized with attention to accuracy and detail.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends.
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • Strong verbal and communication skills.
  • Ability to retain and utilize data, i.e. names, merchandise, information, policies and procedures.

COMPENSATION:

Part-time with the opportunity to move to full-time. Competitive hourly rate. Shifts may vary depending on business needs, must be available to work weekends and holidays.

TO APPLY:

If you are passionate about working and growing with Hummingbird Home & Co. and feel you are an ideal candidate for this opportunity, please email support@hummingbirdhomeandco.com. Please include your resume along with a cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit for this role.

We look forward to meeting you!