Brides for a Cause is hiring Sales Consultants at its Portland Boutique!
Our charity bridal store is hiring multiple part-time bridal consultants to staff its bridal boutique in Portland during wedding season!! The ideal candidate will have experience in bridal, though retail/sales will also be considered. Bridal consultants are expected to work weekends. At least 10-15 hours a week with the possibility of picking up extra hours during the week. Starting rate is $15/hr.
Our Portland boutique is open 7 days a week on a walk-in basis. Store hours are Monday-Saturday from 10am-4pm and Sunday from 11am-4pm.
Responsibilities include:
- Greeting brides as they enter the boutique
- Explaining the store layout
- Starting fitting rooms
- Helping brides try on wedding gowns
- Picking out and suggesting styles for brides
- Returning wedding dresses back to the racks
- Organizing the racks
- Answering questions about alterations & cleaning
- Processing payments
- Filling out sales receipts
- Bagging up dresses and accessories
- Accepting dress donations
- Staying abreast of our current inventory
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in bridal, though retail and sales experience also very helpful. Those with prior experience working at a bridal store are encouraged to apply and will have first priority. Bridal consultants are expected to work most weekends about 11-12 hours a week, with possibility of gaining additional hours during the week. Hourly rate starts at $15/hr.
Our bridal store atmosphere is very unique compared to traditional bridal stores. Our store provides a relaxed, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Our staff is not paid on commission – we encourage a team environment. We provide flexible work schedules and a balanced work/personal life. Our company is expanding – we just opened a location in Tacoma on January 6th and have plans to open a storefront in Seattle by end of 2017. Come work for a growing bridal business!
How To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@bridesforacause.com for consideration. Please paste your cover letter in the body of the email and tell us why you’d be the perfect candidate. Please attach your resume to the email.
About Brides for a Cause
Founded in 2012, Brides for a Cause is a nonprofit organization that collects and resells wedding dresses to raise funds for charity. Wedding dresses are donated from high-end designers, bridal salons and individuals across the country. The organization has a storefront location in Portland, OR & Tacoma, WA, and also hosts various Road Show events in select cities on the west coast. To-date, the organization has recycled over 6,000 wedding dresses and has raised over $435,000 to charity.
For more information about Brides for a Cause, please visit www.bridesforacause.com.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $15.00 /hour