Seasonal Showroom Sales Associate (Part-time)

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 a friendly sales-driven person with a background or interest in ceramics design and home furnishings to work at our San Francisco showroom. Youll help support a seasoned sales team that creates a welcoming and informative experience for every customer by sharing Heaths story helping customers find the right products and keeping the showroom looking its best.

The San Francisco showroom serves a wide mix of local customers and visitors including design-savvy shoppers architects and designers chefs gift shoppers and people discovering Heath for the first time. Youll bring an open friendly demeanor strong communication skills an appreciation for our iconic ceramics and an eagerness to learn about our products and history. Youll also need to be comfortable staying organized working independently and providing attentive service in a high-traffic environment.

• Support core showroom sales team during a busy holiday season along with various sales events.
• Deliver an engaging customer experience by welcoming customers asking thoughtful questions sharing knowledge and making recommendations that help customers find the right products for their needs.
• Maintain an organized presentation-ready showroom by keeping the space clean and visually appealing throughout the day.
• Support day-to-day showroom operations by understanding priorities in a high-traffic environment and sharing customer feedback with the Showroom Management team.

• Support the core sales team with seasonal tasks including box making gift wrapping etc.
• Previous retail sales experience preferably for a design-led brand is a plus
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a high-traffic retail environment
• Interest in ceramics design home furnishings and other creative pursuits is always a plus
• Engaging communication style - curious friendly outgoing
• Knowledge of mobile POS systems (especially Shopify) is a strong plus

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift reach and grasp 30 lbs of ceramic dinnerware and to load/unload bins of merchandise
• Frequent reaching bending and repetitive hand and arm movements associated with stocking wrapping products and processing transactions

Work Environment/Hours/Compensation
This role is based in our San Francisco Mission District Showroom. It is a part-time position offering 8-25 hours per week with weekend availability required. The position is expected to run through November and December with the possibility of extending into early January. The pay rate for this position is $25 per hour. Heath provides sick time accruals in line with California Sick Leave requirements. We offer a great discount on all Heath Ceramics products.

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!