Showroom Sales Associate (On-Call)

About Heath

Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for 75 years. We are design-led with the mission of creating products of beauty and integrity while designing manufacturing and running our business in a way thats better for society and our planet. Our products are designed manufactured and sold in our two California factories and four showrooms ensuring accountability in our process from beginning to end. As a Certified B Corp we maintain high standards of social responsibility environmental performance and transparency. We believe in the benefits of local manufacturing and support a community of people committed to and inspired by the process of designing making and sharing. We believe in providing a living wage full health and welfare benefits and a place for meaningful work.

Position Summary

Were looking for friendly sales-driven people with a background or interest in ceramics design and home furnishings to work at our beautiful San Francisco and Ferry Building showrooms. Our Sales Associates do a little bit of everything and matter a lot. Youll work the cash register stock shelves answer customer questions and generally make sure every customer has a fun friendly and informative shopping experience.

Our clientele ranges from architects and designers to chefs design-savvy shoppers out-of-towners and gift registrants. Youll bring an open friendly demeanor an appreciation for our iconic ceramics and an eagerness to learn about our rich history. You have an eye for detail and are able to create a store environment that surprises and delights customers each time they walk through our doors.

Selling at Heath means appreciating dinnerware selection is very personal as it represents family friendship tradition and important gatherings. You will help shoppers understand our beautiful and distinctive selections of dinnerware Heath Home and one-of-a-kind finds as well as the way the registries work. You will balance excellent customer service with the demands of a busy store environment.

Who You Are

• 1-3 years of previous sales experience preferably for a design-led brand
• Ability to meet and exceed sales goals
• Passion for design and other creative pursuits
• Engaging communication style with customers and designers
• Ability to identify customer needs and problem solve to understand and explain product features and benefits
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of POS systems and a high level of comfort with technology (including the ability to use iPad/laptop Mobile POS and Internet)
• Ability to comfortably lift 30 lbs and stand for long periods
• Speaking any foreign language or ASL is a strong plus

Work Environment/Hours/ Compensation

Were looking for a flexible team member to support both our San Francisco and Ferry Building showrooms. This is an on-call temporary position expected to last approximately six months. Weekend availability is a must. The position pays $25 per hour.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift reach and grasp 30 lbs of ceramic dinnerware/tile and to push/pull carts and bins of merchandise repeatedly throughout the day
• Ability to see and distinguish between patterns and colors
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proud Equal Opportunity Employer

At Heath we dont just accept difference we celebrate it we support it. Heath is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce at all job levels. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation transgender status age marital status veteran status or disability status.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this position please send your resume and a cover letter that speaks directly to the position. Thank you for your interest!