Join our team!
Join our team at MEUS, where we foster an inclusive community and everyone is valued. We're seeking individuals who can inspire others while being inspired themselves, making a meaningful impact within our dynamic environment. As part of our team, you'll uphold our commitment to self-care, prioritizing the well-being of our team and our customers. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to provide exceptional customer service in a welcoming space, where customers come to unwind, connect with others, and explore our latest curated discoveries in jewelry, home & living, skin/body products and much more. If you're passionate about promoting independent brands and fostering genuine authentic connections, we invite you to join us in creating a culture centered on self-care and community.
Location: Maplewood, NJ
What we’re looking for…
Full-time Sales Associate
The relationships we foster with our customers are the most important part of our brand. Employees must be confident in building and maintaining these relationships through an empathetic attitude, kind disposition, and resourceful problem-solving. Meus is looking for someone who is able to multitask and wear many hats, as this position requires an ability to prioritize a variety of responsibilities.
** Applicants must be able to work 5 full days at the shop (10:30 am to 5:15 pm). Weekend availability is required. Please do not apply if you are unable to work weekends.
Responsibilities will include:
- Achieve personal and store sales goals and develop lasting client relationships
- Develop and maintain solid product knowledge in order to best help customers with their selections.
- Assess customers needs and provide assistance and information on product features.
- Assist in the maintenance in all areas of stock: managing existing and receiving new inventory
- Maintaining the storefront and keeping the store well organized by ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time (organizing, cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, etc).
- Support keeping other team members motivated and engaged
- Merchandising
- Day-to-day operations (opening and closing procedures, maintaining shop appearance, restocking shelves, monitoring and fulfilling online orders, etc.)
- Customer service (in person, phone, and email)
- Working closely with owner and other team members to meet sales goals and grow the business (i.e. staying on top of trends, representing customer’s voice).
Qualifications/Experience:
- Must have 2+ years of prior sales and/or marketing experience (retail with customer service experience a major plus)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and effectively
- Understanding of sales techniques and best practices in customer service
- Willingness to work well in a team environment
- Ability to quickly and accurately work a register
- Proficient in POS systems (ie. Shopify), Photoshop, Canva, Social Media, Google docs/sheets is another big plus
General Requirements:
- Applicants must be able to work 5 full days at the shop (10:30 am to 5:15 pm). Weekend availability is required.
- 100% reliable.
- Self-starter & hardworking.
- Have a professional demeanor with good presentation.
- Must be able to work well under pressure managing multiple tasks, deadlines and wear multiple hats when needed.
- Must have a love of independent design and brands.
- Outgoing, warm, vibrant and friendly personality.
- Well-organized and efficient.
- Prior awareness of our brand and the brands we carry is a huge plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Stand for extended time (6-8 hours) throughout the day with limited time to sit down.
- Going up and down stairs, multiple times throughout the day.
- Bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and moving items.
If you relate to the following, we think you could be a great fit for our team:
- You have a love for independent design and a passion for jewelry, self-care, and artisan goods.
- Your friends would describe you as outgoing, warm, and vibrant with a friendly disposition.
- You work well under pressure and pride yourself on an ability to multitask without sacrificing attention to detail.
- You are looking to develop a wide skillset while learning the ins and outs of running a small business.
- You appreciate organization and efficiency and consider yourself a self-starter that takes initiative.
- You thrive in an environment that keeps you busy with a wide variety of responsibilities.
- You’re a creative person with an inclination for visually and aesthetically pleasing compositions (i.e. gift wrapping/packaging)
- You’re eager to be involved in your community
- You prefer a smaller, more intimate team that values your work.
- You can have fun while working hard.
Drop ins and phone calls will not be accepted.
We are committed to affirmatively providing equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, legally protected physical or mental disability or any other basis protected under applicable law. MEUS is an equal opportunity employer. All are welcome.