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Current Openings

Posted August 23, 2024 

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate 

Department: Retail 

 

Status: Part-time direct employee; hourly, non-exempt (overtime eligible) 

Competitive wages 

Employee discount offered 

 

Work Location: 14545 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011 

About Colour and Cotton 

Founded in 2016, Colour and Cotton is an artisan dye studio that provides unique fabrics and fibers for the needlework enthusiast. We provide crafters with inspiring materials via a variety of retail and wholesale channels. In the summer of 2023, Colour and Cotton opened a brick and mortar retail store in St. Louis, Missouri, providing a full range of needlework supplies. Colour and Cotton is an equal opportunity employer.  

 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a part-time retail sales associate who is passionate about needlework! As part of our team, you’ll be able to share your love of the craft with customers by facilitating a personalized, helpful and upbeat shopping experience at Colour and Cotton Needleworks for each guest who visits us. 

Primary Responsibilities 

  • Greet and assist customers through all stages of his or her visit, including answering product questions, helping to make product and color selections, and completing sales transactions 
  • Be familiar with store merchandise, brands and product lines to best serve customers, and keep up to date with new products 
  • Operate POS (point-of-sale system) and follow all proper procedures for sales and inventory management 
  • Answer customer inquiries received by phone 
  • Maintain a tidy atmosphere by cleaning, straightening and filling store inventory areas as needed 
  • Other support duties as assigned 

Candidate Requirements 

  • Maintains a calm and positive demeanor at all times in a fast-paced environment 
  • Able to interact positively with customers in a friendly, knowledgeable and helpful manner 
  • Possesses excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail 
  • Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously 
  • Basic mathematical and currency skills  
  • Must be able to calculate and measure materials needed for projects, such as fabric or amount of thread 
  • Must be able to cut and prepare fabric for customers using a rotary cutter 
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and cloud-based software systems 
  • Must be available for daytime shifts, both weekdays and Saturdays 
  • Punctual and dependable with reliable transportation 
  • Prior retail experience, a plus 

Physical Requirements 

  • Ability to stand or be in a stationary position, often for the majority of the work shift 
  • Able to perform physical tasks, sometimes repetitively, such as bending, handling small materials, reaching above shoulder, reaching outward  
  • Occasionally lift and carry boxes or merchandise up to 25 pounds 

To Apply 

Please email your resume and availability to angela@colourandcotton.com along with a brief summary of your interest in the position. Please NO PHONE CALLS OR IN-PERSON INQUIRIES. Thank you!