Retail Sales Associate

Job Summary

We are a retail shop located at Palmer Square in Princeton, NJ selling Japanese tableware & gifts - we were awarded Best Tableware in Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly ® 2018 and Town Topics Best Gift Store.

We are looking for a part time sales assistant responsible for helping with customer service, sales, and general store operations. We are looking for someone for Fall 2026 into the holidays and possibly beyond. 5 - 8 hours per week depending on availability. More hours during the holiday season (Between Thanksgiving & New Year's).

Responsibilities and Duties

• provide excellent customer service
• general merchandising duties - straightening up, keeping store clean (sweeping/mopping when necessary), dusting.
• inventory management - assist with checking stock daily, restocking when necessary
• open and close shifts; manage cash
• excellent communications skills

Qualifications and Skills

• sales experience is helpful
• can do some light lifting (up to 40 lbs); able to carry items up and down stairs to basement storage room
• comfortable with computers/ipad
• positive and friendly
• must be responsible & trustworthy
• prompt, reliable & organized
• can work independently
• flexible if necessary on hours
• knowledge of japanese food/culture is a plus

Benefits

discount on employee purchases

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person