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Dr. Silkman's, a boutique brand selling natural bath and body products, is looking for full and part time people with retail and/or brand ambassador experience to join our team at the New York City Holiday Markets. The roles will begin in early November and run through early January. You must be available to work weekends and busy days during the holiday season. You will represent and sell natural bath & body products, including beard care products and our signature lotion candles. We seek the energetic. The fun. The creative. Close interaction with customers is essential. If you enjoy the holiday season, selling a quality product, and a great work environment and pay, please get in touch! Pay is hourly plus commission on all sales. What YOU’LL do: - Sales and customer service tasks such as, greeting customers, completing product demos, guiding them through the product line, providing product benefits and usage information as needed - Manage a cash drawer and use a POS system - Inventory management - Keep the look and feel of the shops clean, inviting, & eye-catching - Adhere to company policies and our code of conduct with customers and teammates - Be on time for all shifts Who YOU are: - Prior experience selling in a very busy environment - Motivated by sales targets and commission - Comfortable engaging with shoppers and demoing products - Down to have fun at work and be part of a great team! - Open availability is ideal, and you must be able to work shifts the weeks of Thanksgiving & Christmas Training is paid and compensation will include an hourly rate plus opportunities for commission. The manager's Golden Retriever is named Lucy. This opportunity is perfect for an Actor/Comedian/Musician/Retail Sales/Customer Service Professional as it requires impromptu communication, confidence, and a desire to engage with people. To apply, please respond with the following: - Include a current resume - Write a brief personal statement to help us get to know YOU, beyond your resume. Funny childhood story? Obscure hobbies? Have a hidden talent that would WOW a tourist? - Include the name of our manager's Golden Retriever About Us: Dr. Silkman’s seed was planted in 2003, when founder, Zack, pioneered the Body Lotion Candle. (Yes! Candles that melt into a nourishing lotion, you can use from head to toe!) Over the years, an array of amazing additions to the line have found loyal customers around the globe: jumbo handmade soaps, lip scrubs, deluxe shaving sundries and incredible beard care supplies. Dr. Silkman’s takes pride in making things the old fashioned way—in small batches, by hand, using natural and organic ingredients. Dr. Silkman’s is an environmentally friendly line, with all raw materials sourced in the USA. All packaging and labeling is made from recycled or recyclable materials.