Sales Associate
2 hours ago
Manhattan, New York
We're looking for a Part-Time Sales Associate (20–35 hours/week) who brings presence, curiosity, and strong communication to the sales floor, along with a real interest in design. This is an active retail sales role. You'll engage customers through natural conversation, share the stories behind what we carry, and help guide people from initial curiosity toward purchase in a positive way that is aligned with their needs. You'll work a mix of weekday and weekend shifts, occasionally represent BARIZI at in-store events (always paid and scheduled in advance), and take pride in keeping the space looking its best including light in-store cleaning as part of maintaining our standards. The role begins soon after hiring concludes and includes a 90-day evaluation period with regular check-ins. It rewards initiative, awareness, and consistency on the floor. What You'll Do • Welcome customers and draw them into the space from the moment they arrive, • Initiate conversation naturally and confidently within seconds of entry while remaining respectful of each customer's pace, • Use product storytelling and genuine curiosity to build interest and guide customers toward purchase, • Read customer cues and adapt your approach in real time, • Maintain visual merchandising standards and overall store presentation, • Support daily operations including opening, closing, restocking, and organization, • Contribute to a clean, orderly, and well-run retail environment What We're Looking For • 18 or older, • 1+ year of experience in retail, hospitality, or customer service, • Availability for weekday mornings, weekday evenings, weekend mornings, and weekend evenings, • Confident initiating and sustaining genuine conversation with customers and teammates, • Comfortable in a cosmopolitan, diverse retail environment, • Detail-oriented and at ease with POS systems, • Able to stand and move throughout a 4–8 hour shift; able to lift up to ~50 lbs as needed, • Team-first mindset with the ability to work independently when needed, • Background or genuine interest in art, design, or visual culture, • Previous experience in a small business or entrepreneurial setting What We Offer • $18/hour with performance-based growth, • Paid sick leave per New York State law, • Employee merchandise discount, • Early career opportunity in sales and design, • Flexible scheduling where possible, • Invitations to cultural events and a hand in store curation, • Exposure to interior design and retail industry leaders