Interviews are to be held in the Bronx and Manhattan and Queen's for train for our new Times square store. Training will take place at the 5 stores below.
1. https://RomanticDepot/Manhattan 3418 Broadway New York, NY 10031
2. https://RomanticDepot/Bronx 3703 Provost Avenue Bronx, NY 10466
3. https://RomanticDepot/Queens 4702 Queens Blvd Sunnyside, NY 11104
4. https://RomanticDepot/Brooklyn 1974 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY
5. https://RomanticDepot/Yonkers 1937 Central Park Avenue Yonkers, NY 10701
Sales Associates, sales register closers, supervisors & manager trainees.
Dear Prospective Romantic Depot Team Member,
My name is Sonia. I am the VP of Sales of Romantic Depot, the top-rated adult products chain in the NYC boroughs. We are hiring a large team to train to open our new midtown flagship location, which opens this summer at our upper Manhattan on Broadway next to City College at the 137th Street 1 train subway station.
As you may know, the brand of Romantic Depot was awarded the best chain of retail stores in the United States in 2020 by AVN.com, the industry-leading source of health and wellness news. *Spanish speakers are desired however, not 100% required however, being a top salesperson with three references and a background check is required that you have a history of being a great top, selling, reliable employee.
Our goal at Romantic Depot is to erase the shame - we believe that there shouldn’t be any discomfort or embarrassment when openly discussing sexuality, an affinity for a particular unconventional sex act, or when visiting a boutique that sells sex toys. Romantic Depot is a space intended to promote sexual freedom and positivity. We have a vision for a world in which people feel liberated to engage in dialog about their sexual preferences and can access tools that can help them fulfill their fantasies. We aim to provide products, information, events, and education that support this endeavor and empower people of all bodies, sexualities, ages, and kinks to realize their desires. Our sales associates' pay range at our independently owned and operated stores ranges including commission from $17-$23 per hour. Supervisors up to $45k and managers up to 65k, general managers up to $80k, and Regional managers up to 100k. To become a supervisor or management-level employee, you must go through our paid training program because we sell thousands of health and wellness products, which you must master.
We are seeking responsible, passionate, experienced sales associates who share our belief that all people have the right to receive education, knowledge, & health and wellness resources that enable them to embrace their sexuality and explore the full spectrum of pleasure. As an employee of Romantic Depot, your primary responsibility is to foster an atmosphere where individuals of all walks of life & gender expressions feel welcome to come and speak freely about sexuality. If you’re a sex-positive, open-minded person dedicated to elevating the customer experience and education, join our mission to erase the shame.
A Sales Associate is a position responsible for supporting the Store Leadership Team in achieving all Company goals and initiatives. The Store Associate represents the brand, operates professionally, engages customers, maintains store standards, and supports teamwork. The Store Associate has a direct reporting relationship with the Store Leadership team.
As a sales associate, you will be a brand ambassador, he or she, him or her or they or them will utilize his or her passion for Romantic Depot combined with exceptional knowledge of the brand, strong sales strategies, and high service level to help elevate the Romantic Depot customer experience through establishing, managing, and developing exceptional customer relations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
> Always plan to show up to work early so if there are any delays you will always be on time.
- Always be aware of customer activity and responds with a sense of urgency, prioritizing assisting customers over other tasks
- Greets and acknowledges customers while providing the appropriate level of service, a 205 off VIP card and a tote bag
- Exercises sound judgment in effectively addressing customer concerns
- Demonstrates exceptional selling skills
- Provides fast, friendly and accurate service at the point of sale
- Maintains appropriate stock levels and ensures that all sizes and styles are represented
- Follows Company standards of merchandise presentation, signage and display
- Embraces responsibility of assigned tasks
- Supports maintaining a clean, organized and efficient stockroom while adhering to Company standards and safety requirements
- Performs daily housekeeping duties to Company standard
- Guarantees Company assets by ensuring adherence to all Loss Prevention procedures
- Proactively contributes to creating a team atmosphere that is flexible and enjoyable
- Constructively shares suggestions, ideas, and concerns with appropriate Store Leadership
- Exhibits flexibility by working as a member of the stock team, if necessary
Qualification Requirements
- 1 to 2 years previous retail or customer service experience * we will call references so do not apply unless you were #1 at your lst retail sales team or hospitality business,
- Excellent customer engagement and Spanish speaking is a plus.
- Demonstrates adaptability
- Established time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business
- Must be available to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
- Proficiency in POS systems like Lightspeed R series retail, Word, Excel, and ability to adapt to additional internal applications
- Ability to utilize retail POS System & Inventory Scanner
- Must be able to make changes using American Monetary units. EDUCATION/FORMAL TRAINING
- A High School Diploma required or a General Education Degree (GED); a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to examine issues both strategically and tactically
- Ability to determine and shift priorities quickly
Language Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- NA PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Requires ability to rapidly and constantly lift large and heavy packages and boxes and to perform a continuous process of loading and unloading large boxes throughout a scheduled shift
- Able to reach overhead, bend, kneel, and carry the product, necessary for customer service,
- re-stocking inventory, processing shipment and store merchandising.
- The ability to be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
- Must have the ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. without restrictions
- Able to regularly perform store maintenance items: sweep, vacuum, empty trash, clean
- Ability to use and climb ladders
- Requires ability to perform repetitive motions (i.e. hanging, folding, ringing up customers, etc.) WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud with exciting top 40 urban music at night,..
- Must be 100% comfortable with the Adult content environment of sexual health and wellness products and enjoy talking about sexual activities to enhance shoppers' self-worth and self-being, regardless of gender or needs.
. Must be at least 18 years old and have open nights and weekends available, including some holidays. Please reply with your resume ASAP- as we will be hiring immediately,
You must have verifiable references to be considered.
Truly Yours,
VP of Sales
Sonia
Romantic Depot Manhattan
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour PLUS COMMISSION AFTER SUCCESSFUL TRAIMING!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person