Lingua Franca is looking for a part-time Sales Associate to join our team in Palm Beach!

In this role, you will engage with and assist customers and educate them on the Lingua Franca brand. You will process sales, send daily reports to store managers, promptly communicate any notes or needs, and complete all tasks associated with opening and closing the store. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a positive attitude are paramount to success in this position.

We are looking for positive energy and a “can-do” attitude, someone who can wear multiple hats and knows their strengths and weaknesses. We are a small (fast-growing) company committed to fair trade, ethical labor practices, and the highest environmental standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educate customers on Lingua Franca’s sustainable practices and custom product offerings
• Complete sales transactions using the store's POS system
• Maintain a calm and collected demeanor during periods of high-volume
• Anticipate customer and store needs
• Deliver impeccable customer service to all store visitors
• Maintain a clean and organized store floor
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Draft and send end-of-day reports to store managers
• Employees will be required to learn and operate Brother Sewing Machine using LF styles and fonts for custom embroidery, training is provided. Prior experience is not required but is a plus!

REQUIREMENTS

• Calm under pressure
• Highly organized
• Able to make informed decisions rapidly and accurately
• Excellent verbal skills
• Excellent teamwork skills that are adaptable and predicated on mutual respect
• Previous fashion retail experience as well as knowledge of customer service and best practices is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and aptitude for creative problem-solving
• Integrity and honesty, a role model for others
• Excellent interpersonal skills, open and transparent with an ability to communicate with all levels of management

Lingua Franca is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any embroidery or sewing experience?
• Are you willing to learn how to use our Brother embroidery machine for client orders?
• Have you ever worked in a luxury setting?

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person