Join Our Team
Are you someone who would like to be part of the Made In Washington team… a team dedicated to bringing the following mission to life:
OUR MISSION:
To be the primary destination, of locals and visitors alike, for gifts which celebrate the best of Washington state our foods, our art, our lifestyle.
OUR BELIEFS:
The foundation of our business concept is our merchandise mutually profitable vendor relationships help us to feature an ever-evolving mix of high quality, interesting, authentically Washington products.
Every customer deserves an experience that makes them want to return, and to tell their friends about us.
Attracting and retaining superior employees is critical to achieving the total customer experience we want to deliver.
Our owners deserve a return on investment that consistently meets or exceeds their expectations.
If we are the kind of organization you are looking to join,
and you are the kind of person who can help us succeed
in our mission, then let's talk!
Currently, we are hiring for the following openings:
| Position: | Retail Store Associate - Multiple Locations |
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Description: | Made In Washington- Retail Store Associate
The Made in Washington retail chain is seeking to hire Retail Store Associates in the following locations:
Retail Store Associate Westlake
Retail Store Associate Alderwood
Position Overview:
The Sales Associate's role is to WOW our customers by serving our customers with excellence, identifying customer needs to find the products customers seek, keeping the store looking great, helping with inventory management, and cash handling (opening and closing duties). Through various training, the Associate gains an in-depth knowledge of our products and the stories that make these artisan products unique. The Associate also loves working in a team environment, is flexible to help the team succeed, and looking to develop within our company.
The proper candidate will not only have the right attitude, but must be able to perform retail store requirements and possess the job skills necessary to be successful in this position.
Job Requirements:
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who demonstrates excellent customer service skills and has a track record of retail success. Additionally, the following job-specific requirements and skills are critical to the Retail Store Associate position:
-Must be customer service, as well as, goal oriented
-Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal skills
-Must have an award winning attitude (positive, warm, friendly, enthusiastic)
-Must have a "YES" attitude!
-Must be flexible
-Artisan Selling
-Sample Serving
-Gift Wrapping & Shipping
-Point of sale computer system use & financial transactions
-Inventory Stocking
Job Skills:
-Ability to multi-task
-Ability to build professional relationships with staff &
customers
-Ability to think & communicate clearly and execute consistently
-Ability to promote and increase sales
-Computer skills are a must
Experience:
-Must have an excellent work record referenced from current and/or previous employers
-Sales & Customer Service Experience preferred.
-Retail experience is a plus
Compensation:
Examples: Hourly, Pay DOE, bonus potential, some benefits, 30% Employee discount..
To Apply:
Email resume and cover letter including any salary requirements to HR@madeinwashington.com.
About The Company:
Made In Washington is the premier specialty retailer focused on artisan gifts from Washington State. Made In Washington began in 1984 at Pike Place Market, and today has stores in major malls throughout the Puget Sound region and a high growth online and catalog business. Made In Washington is part of SeaBear Company, a privately held, professional managed company which also markets the SeaBear (www.seabearcom) and Gerard & Dominique (gdseafoods.com) brands. |
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| Position: | Retail Store Manager Bellevue Square |
Job
Description: | The Made In Washington Stores retail chain is seeking a full time Manager to lead our flagship store located in Bellevue Square Mall.
If you are an experienced retail store manager and are looking for an exciting and challenging career working with fine products that represent our home state, then Made In Washington Stores is the company for you! This position is a unique opportunity to get out of the everyday unrewarding retail environment and showcase your talents to achieve large potential growth in a premier regional mall.
Position Overview:
The Store Manager leads the sales team in thrilling our customers and making sales and profitability goals. The Manager maintains and oversees the store’s operations including, but not limited to: the training, hiring and scheduling of associates, customer service, sales, inventory management, collaborating with other stores to grow sales, fulfilling store transfer requests, and other ongoing functions necessary to the smooth operation of the business.
The proper candidate will not only have the right attitude, but must be able to perform management requirements and possess the job skills necessary to be successful in this position.
Job Requirements:
The successful candidate will be an experienced retail professional who is a highly motivated self-starter, demonstrates leadership skills, and has a track record of success. Additionally, the following job-specific skills are critical to the Retail Store Manager position:
• Hiring & training of sales associates
• Scheduling
• Merchandising
• Ordering, receiving, stocking, and managing inventory
• Must have proven problem-solving skills
• Must be customer service, as well as, goal oriented
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal skills
• Must have an award winning attitude (positive, warm, friendly, enthusiastic)
• Must be organized & detail oriented
• Must have a proven track record of success & excellent verifiable work history
Job Skills:
• Ability to build professional relationships with staff & customers
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and handle a strong workload
• Ability to think & communicate clearly and execute consistently
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks
• Ability to promote and increase sales
Physical Activities Required Performing Essential Functions:
• Standing, walking, bending, climbing, and stretching
• Manual dexterity and the ability to move 50 pounds.
• Vision must be sufficient to perform job functions safely
Required Experience:
• Management experience with demonstrated leadership and growth in a retail environment
• Must have excellent work record referenced from current and/or previous employers
• Minimum of 2-3 Years of retail management experience
• Experience managing the significant volume changes in a seasonal business
Education Requirements: College Degree
Availability: Consistent with the dynamic needs of a retail business, flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
Compensation: Salary + Bonus + Benefits.
To Apply
Please submit resume and letter of interest. Letter of interest should include:
-track record of success
-management experience & abilities
-what you feel it takes to be an effective manager
-salary requirements
Subject line must state "Retail Store Manager"
About The Company
Made In Washington Stores is the premier specialty retailer focused on artisan gifts from Washington State. Made In Washington began in 1984 at Pike Place Market, and today has stores in major malls throughout the Puget Sound region and a high growth online and catalog business. Made In Washington is part of SeaBear Company, a privately held, professional managed company which also markets the SeaBear (seabear.com) and Gerard & Dominique (gdseafoods.com) brands. |
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