Retail Sales - Vancouver, Canada - Granville Island Broom Co
Granville Island Broom Co
Vancouver, Canada
Verified Company
3 weeks ago
Description
Retail Sales and Artisan Shop Assistant
- Engage with the public in a busy artisan studio
- Complete cash and card sales
- Help with a variety of shop tasks in a unique artisan environment on Granville Island
We have visitors from all over the world who come to watch and learn about the art of broom making.
Our studio is a fun and busy atmosphere.
The Artisan and Retail Assistant position will involve providing our visitors with a friendly and approachable experience and completing sales at the cash register.
Note that this is not a broom making or apprentice broom making position; however, there will be some hand work involved, and any history of professional or other hand type skills are a strong asset.
Retail duties include:
- Welcoming visitors, providing information on the brooms, and helping customers choose the correct broom for their needs.
- Performing all required cash register transactions efficiently and accurately
- Wrapping or boxing brooms for transport
- Keeping the gallery area tidy and restocked
Shop Assistant duties may include:
- Prep and finishing work to assist broommakers in their production (hand sanding, oiling, stitching, cutting twine etc.)
- Helping with quality control
- Helping to maintain a tidy and safe environment for all
Required Skills:
- Customer Service
- Our shop requires the ability to converse with visitors from around the world with confidence and positivity.
- Retail including experience handling money, and using a cash register/POS system.
- Ability to be on your feet all day in a busy environment.
- Hand Skills. Applicant should have experience working with their hands. Examples include experience with crochet, knitting, beadwork, sewing or têxtiles, woodworking (does not need to be professional level).
- Good attention to detail and quality control.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a small team.
- Ability to work in a safe and responsible manner
Job Type:
Part-time
Salary:
From $18.00 per hour
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location:
One location