WANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We're looking for fun-loving, responsible people who love the challenge of learning new things in a fast-paced work environment!
RETAIL TEAM LEAD
We are looking for an experienced Retail Team Lead to provide oversight retail operations of our high-traffic candle shop. The Retail Lead will assist the Retail Manager making sure the store functions smoothly. The Retail Lead will be responsible for floor the merchandising plan, as well as assisting with training new team members. Additional responsibilities include motivating our retail team to perform at their maximum capacity while keeping the store in good working order. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of sales, staff training, merchandising, ordering and communications, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
Additional Retail Team Lead Duties and Responsibilities:
- Train, manage, and regularly evaluate staff performance
- Manage all retail store operations
- Supervise employees, providing coaching and mentorship to optimize productivity and increase retail store sales
- Manage appropriate levels of stock and help with inventory for merchandise orders as needed
- Vessel Wall and Workshop Vessels are a focal point of Retail Operations, appropriate maintenance, ordering, and rotation of vessel selections are very important
- Address customer complaints/feedback in a professional manner
- Help plan and execute specials, store events and workshops
- Protect against loss by monitoring security, training staff and maintaining security cameras
- Work closely with other Team Leads, Managers and Owners
- Management team members regularly for any and all operational planning and needs
Retail Team Lead Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, sales or relevant field is not a requirement but a plus
- Previous history as retail manager, team lead or in a leadership position
- Strong working knowledge of management best practices
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organization, strategic planning, and leadership skills
- Strong style sense and an eye for merchandising
- Computer skills, including retail management software
- Open availability with requirements for some weekends, evenings, and all special store events
- Ability to lift 50 pounds without challenge and work on foot for entirety of shift
RETAIL ASSOCIATE
We're looking for fun-loving, responsible people who love the challenge of learning new things in a fast-paced work environment!
Primary job responsibilities include:
- Assisting customers in the store and over the phone
- Using the POS to check out customers
- Facilitating our Open Pouring Hours and helping customers to make their own candles
- Additional duties as needed
Unplug Soy Candles is seeking individuals who possess the following qualities for our part-time retail associate positions:
- Outgoing, friendly and eager to help customers!
- Valid driver's license and transportation to / from work
- Weekend availability is required
- Knowledgeable on our candles, fragrances and other retail products
- Maintains a standard of cleanliness in store
- Attention to detail is a MUST!
- Team player mentality with a "CAN DO IT!" attitude
** Previous retail experience is a bonus!
Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
CANDLE MAKER/ PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
Unplug Soy Candles is seeking individuals who want to join our team as part-time Candle Makers! We're looking for fun-loving, responsible people who love the challenge of learning new things in a fast-paced work environment!
Candle Makers should be available during daytime hours (i.e. 9am- 4pm), and available 30+ hours/week. Schedules would be Monday- Friday, based on employee availability and business needs.
Primary job responsibilities include:
-Making candles: selecting vessels, adding wicks, pouring wax, finishing candles, labeling, etc.
- Assist with loading and unloading of pallets
- Cleaning candle making equipment
- Assist with inventory counts, as needed
You might be a great fit if you have the following qualities:
- Adaptable and willing to learn new skills while working in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented and trustworthy is a MUST!
- Proactive, willing to help and a team player attitude
- Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 lbs. daily
- Comfortable stepping in to help retail customers with an ambitious "can do it!" attitude
Valid driver's license and transportation to/from work is required.
** Shipping / freight experience is a bonus!
Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
