Certified Piercing Specialist & Fashion Advisor

Claires; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Epic Employee Discount

Career Glow-Up

Fun, Fast-Paced Vibes

Job summary

Claire's in Philadelphia seeks a Sales Associate who acts as a brand ambassador and certified Piercing Specialist, delivering safe, professional piercing services while creating welcoming, energetic experiences on the sales floor. You drive piercing and retail sales, uphold Claire's Clinical Piercing Standards, and represent the brand with care and confidence.

Through expert consultation and strong selling behaviors, you help customers feel informed and excited, whether it’s their first piercing

Qualifications

• You are willing to become a certified Claire's Piercing Specialist and perform piercings in strict accordance with documented clinical, safety, and hygiene standards.
• You demonstrate calm, confident technique and empathy, particularly with children and first-time guests.
• You know how to operate a Point of Sale (POS) system efficiently.
• You can stand during scheduled shifts and lift/maneuver 25-75lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional ear-piercing services in accordance with Claire's Clinical Piercing Standards and safety protocols.
• Follow all sterilization, hygiene, and infection-prevention procedures with precision and consistency.
• Educate guests and guardians through informed consent, eligibility screening, and clear aftercare instruction.
• Maintain certification requirements and complete ongoing piercing skill development training.
• Deliver engaging, friendly, and inclusive customer experiences.
• Build strong product knowledge to provide styling advice and recommend add-on products.
• Support piercing services and educate customers on aftercare with empathy and professionalism.
• Represent Claire's brand values through a positive attitude and on-floor presence.
• Drive piercing and retail conversion through effective consultation, strong product recommendations, and confident service execution.
• Actively participate in promotions, loyalty programs, and sales-driving initiatives.
• Use trend awareness to influence customer purchasing decisions.
• Execute POS transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and organized product presentation.
• Support shipment processing, replenishment, and inventory accuracy.
• Follow all safety, loss prevention, and operational procedures.

Skills

Sales energy

Social savvy

Customer focus

Teamwork

Decision making

POS system

Tools

POS System

Job description

Claire's in Philadelphia seeks a Sales Associate who acts as a brand ambassador and certified Piercing Specialist, delivering safe, professional piercing services while creating welcoming, energetic experiences on the sales floor. You drive piercing and retail sales, uphold Claire's Clinical Piercing Standards, and represent the brand with care and confidence.

Through expert consultation and strong selling behaviors, you help customers feel informed and excited, whether it’s their first piercing