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Sales Team Member Seasonal- Street Stores

Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site

Mid level

Tender Loving Empire operates 6 brick-and-mortar stores in the greater Portland area + online, curating a collection of goods and music from hundreds of independent makers for people who want to support their creative co…

Skills: Customer Engagement, Cash Handling, Merchandising, Multi-tasking, Google Docs

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Retail Store Lead- Hawthorne and NW23rd Location

Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$18/hr

Mid level

Job Summary This position is responsible for supporting the management team in meeting the company and store goals. This position provides leadership to the team of Sales Associates to increase sales and improve customer…

Skills: Customer Service, Team Leadership, Employee Training, Sales Driving, Merchandising

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Retail Store Lead - Seattle Airport

SeaTac, Washington, United States · On-site

Mid level

Tender Loving Empire operates 7 brick-and-mortar stores in the greater Portland area, Seattle, SeaTac Airport + online, curating a collection of goods and music from hundreds of independent makers for people who want to …

Skills: Customer Service, Team Leadership, Employee Training, Merchandising, Inventory Management

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Sales Team Member - Closer Part Time- Portland International Airport

Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site

Mid level

Tender Loving Empire operates 6 brick-and-mortar stores in the greater Portland area, SeaTac Airport + online, curating a collection of goods and music from hundreds of independent makers for people who want to support t…

Skills: Customer Service, Sales, Computer Skills, Multi-tasking, Design

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Sales Team Member - Opener (5am) Part Time- Portland Airport

Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site

Mid level

Tender Loving Empire operates 6 brick-and-mortar stores in the greater Portland area + online, curating a collection of goods and music from hundreds of independent makers for people who want to support their creative co…

Skills: Customer Service, Sales, Computer Skills, Multi-tasking, Visual Merchandising

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Sales Team Member Seasonal- Street Stores

Tender Loving Empire

Portland, Oregon, United States • On-site

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  • Part-time
  • Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, Oregon Saves Account
  • Posted 10d ago
  • Apply by Sep 16
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Act as a brand ambassador by connecting with customers and sharing insights about the maker and music community. Manage daily store operations, financial goals, and tasks in an organized and efficient manner.

Requirements

Requires at least 2 years of specialty retail or customer service experience and proficiency with Google Docs and Slack. Must have weekend availability and be fully available during the blackout period from November 14th to January 1st.

Full job description

Tender Loving Empire operates 6 brick-and-mortar stores in the greater Portland area + online, curating a collection of goods and music from hundreds of independent makers for people who want to support their creative community, surround themselves with beauty, and live wholehearted. TLE has been part of the creative community in Portland since 2006 with a simple, three-part mission statement: empower and support creatives, enrich and fulfill employees, and to delight and inspire patrons. We truly believe when you live wholehearted you are an optimist and a do-gooder, a dabbler and a dreamer; you go after your dreams and help others succeed in theirs; you understand that small businesses keep our communities from being boring, homogenous, impersonal, money-over-people type places.
Applying to work at Tender Loving Empire is a choice to support hundreds of makers, musicians and small businesses. Together we can make our communities more vibrant, creative, compassionate, and connected.

Job Summary:
The Sales Team Member (STM) is our customer-facing role that acts as a TLE brand ambassador. STM actively seeks opportunities to connect with customers on the sales floor, sharing insight into what Tender Loving Empire does and the hard work that goes into the product and music that fill our stores. They contribute to a successful day of business by completing all tasks and operations in an organized and efficient manner. They prioritize communication and teamwork by holding themselves and their peers accountable, celebrating successes, and learning from opportunities.
We are looking for street store seasonal ambassadors with availability for our, Downtown, NW23rd, and Hawthorne locations.
We have blackout period where no time off requests will be approved November 14th - Jan 1st. You must be fully available during the time and days we are open during that time to help support the team with our busiest time of year!
 

Primary Role Functions:  

  • Create exceptional and unique customer experiences 
  • Seek opportunities to meet financial goals daily
  • Manage tasks and duties responsibly and productively
  • Cash handling and strong interest in the maker  and music community 

What we’re looking for:
  • 2 years or more specialty retail/customer service experience
  • A love for human connection and customer engagement with an emphasis on warm, friendly, and professional service
  • Strong computer skills (our company lives and breathes via Google Docs + Slack)
  • Strong multi-tasking skills
  • An eye for design and merchandising and an understanding of our company's aesthetic
  • Strong work ethic (TLE is a fun place to work, but we work hard!)
  • Maintains a positive, team-minded mentality throughout daily interactions and job duties
  • Ability to accept and implement constructive criticism
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision
  • Weekend availability required
  • 2-5 days a week.
  • Presents a high degree of accuracy within workflow
  • Flexible to working between multiple locations a plus
  • Must be available weekends

Perks and benefits:
  • Entry wage $17/hr -
  • PTO
  • Employee discount
  • Oregon Saves account
  • Working with a group of kind, hard-working, hilarious, value-driven, talented humans :)

Related keywords

Specialty RetailCustomer ServiceBrand AmbassadorMerchandisingGoogle DocsSlackCash HandlingMaker CommunityMusic CommunityRetail Operations

About Tender Loving Empire

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Because creativity and community make life better

Industry
Retail
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
LinkedIn followers
1,374

Tender Loving Empire is a retailer with 6 stores in the Portland, Oregon area and 1 in Seattle, that feature handmade goods, and an independent record label. From the 65 amazing people working at TLE to the 500+ jewelers, printers, sculptors, apothecaries, painters, rockers and misfits, to the wholehearted customer, together we can make our community more vibrant compassionate and connected.

Offices: 921 SW Washington St, Portland, Oregon 97205, US · 412 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 92705, US · 3541 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97214, US · 525 NW 23rd Ave., Portland, Oregon 97210, US · Portland Airport, Concourse D, Portland, Oregon 97218, US

Independent Record ReleasesLive Music and Event Productionhandmade giftsjewelryaccessorieshousewaresretailersmall businessapparelfood and beverage
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About Tender Loving Empire

LinkedInVisit site

Because creativity and community make life better

Industry
Retail
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
LinkedIn followers
1,374

Tender Loving Empire is a retailer with 6 stores in the Portland, Oregon area and 1 in Seattle, that feature handmade goods, and an independent record label. From the 65 amazing people working at TLE to the 500+ jewelers, printers, sculptors, apothecaries, painters, rockers and misfits, to the wholehearted customer, together we can make our community more vibrant compassionate and connected.

Offices: 921 SW Washington St, Portland, Oregon 97205, US · 412 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 92705, US · 3541 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97214, US · 525 NW 23rd Ave., Portland, Oregon 97210, US · Portland Airport, Concourse D, Portland, Oregon 97218, US

Independent Record ReleasesLive Music and Event Productionhandmade giftsjewelryaccessorieshousewaresretailersmall businessapparelfood and beverage
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