Seeking Perfect Part-time Momo Peep

Momo is a happy • lucky • lifestyle shop located in Seattle’s Chinatown/International District. We are seeking new team members to help build the business and make our unique boutique and neighborhood a nationwide destination. 

Interested?

1. Get familiar: Read through this blog, FB: MOMOseattle,  yelp: Momo in Seattle

2. Come to the shop and look around: 600 South Jackson Street in Japantown

3. Drop us an email with a paragraph or two about why you are the ideal next Momo Peep and what you can contribute to our shop and community, along with your résumé and three references. lala@momoseattle.com

The Ideal Momo Peep:

- Has a minimum of two years of retail/customer service experience

- Is comfortable working independently or as part of a team

- Learns quickly and is a self-starter without being a renegade

- Genuinely enjoys interacting with people, is positive and open

- Is adept with computers and POS system

- Familiar with the Chinatown/International District, and can act as concierge

- Must be flexible to work weekdays/weekends and holidays including weeks up to Christmas

The Job Description in Three Parts:

1. Customer Service

- Greet customers upon entry and support our sales approach of encouraging exploration in a relaxed atmosphere

- Engage the customer; ascertain interests and needs by listening

- Answer questions about the neighborhood and shop, share stories behind relevant merchandise

- Recommend selection based on input and assist in locating appropriate size, color, etc.

- Explain use and care of merchandise; demonstrate if necessary

- Assist customers in trying on or fitting clothing and/or accessories

- Bag or package purchases, and wrap gifts

- Establish first-name rapport, thanking customer for shopping

2. Computer & Clerical

- Open register and close/reconcile by counting money, separating charge slips, and balancing cash drawer

- Compute sales prices, total purchases and process cash or credit payments

- Understand and execute exchange/return policies

- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions

- Inspect, prepare and ticket merchandise to ready for purchase

- Receive product into POS, update pricing and reconcile discrepancies with suppliers

- Restock and inventory merchandise

3. Shop Keeping

- Attractively arrange and display merchandise to captivate customers and promote sales

- Maintain a pleasing ambiance with appropriate music, temperature and pleasant smell

- Clean and tidy public space of shelves, counter tops, tables; vacuum and mop floors

- Organize and maintain non-public areas of back stock and store supply storage

- Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, know how to prevent or handle these situations

The Fine Print:

- Excellent verbal skills, Japanese, Chinese or Vietnamese speaker a plus

- Part-time: two to four days a week

- Pay DOE

- Employee discount, clothing stipend based on merit