Career Opportunities

Professional Sales Associate

Ampersand requires our Sales Staff to have the following skills and abilities. The most important are:
  • The ability to meet the needs of our customer today, while creating aspirations for the future.
  • Ability to articulate the right words on the style/fashion of color, design and coordination from dining room to home décor.
  • Ability to know and pronounce vendor names.
  • Ability to style a table, build a multiple sale and to know when and how to close a sale.
  • It is primary that you can solve every customers’ gift needs and that you can keep a Customer List and know their gift needs.
  • Understanding of Ampersand’s Mission and ability to work as a team to achieve our “big picture” goals.
Job Purpose:

A Sales Associate is responsible for driving business through excellence in selling, customer service, clientele and product knowledge.

  • Master product knowledge and brand expertise.
  • Uphold best in class service and selling standards.
  • Establish lasting Client relationships through thorough outreach and follow up.
  • Grow Ampersand’s customer base.
  • Meet and exceed sales goals set by Management.
  • Partner with the store team to execute, achieve and exceed the goals of the store.
  • Accurately execute operational tasks such as ringing sales, returns, mail-outs.
Essential Skill Requirements
  • Proven ability to deliver excellent Client Service while delivering sales goals.
  • Sell professionally.
  • Willingness to follow direction and work as part of a team.
  • Ability to problem solve - anticipate challenges, ask questions and react accordingly.
  • Proficiency at multi-tasking, prioritizing and organizing.
  • Ability to use POS Systems.
  • Microsoft Windows proficiency, especially Word and Excel.
  • Pay commensurate with experience.
Full and Part-time opportunities. Medical and Dental Insurance available for Full-time employees. Evenings and weekends required.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Ampersand is seeking a qualified candidate with warehouse knowledge and experience. This position requires attention to detail and organization.

  • Match individual products to packing slips
  • Ticket Merchandise
  • Package merchandise for shipping
  • Label shipments accordingly
  • Complete job tasks accurately and on time
  • Receiving
  • Work as a team
  • Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
  • Proficient in Word and Excel
  • This position is for Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30 pm. This full-time position offers Medical and Dental Insurance after 30 days of employment.
Compensation commensurate with experience.