Part-Time Ceramic Store Sales Associate - Flexible Schedule

East Fork Pottery; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

East Fork Pottery in Asheville, NC is seeking a Temporary Sales Associate to deliver friendly, product‑knowledgeable service while supporting the Store Manager and team. This part‑time role emphasizes meeting monthly sales goals, representing our values, and ensuring a positive customer experience from browsing to checkout.

The position runs 12–20 hours per week and ends January 3, 2027, with weekend scheduling.

Qualifications

• Ability to respect and communicate across lines of cultural differences.
• Ability to address conflict by assuming positive intent and seeking to understand.
• Ability to embrace a mistake without fault.
• Commitment to center the active process of self awareness.
• Strong skill set in using technology and systems efficiently.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to meet performance metrics.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies from management to reach sales goals.
• Be able to speak knowledgeably about every product we carry in our store.
• Demonstrate selling and product knowledge strategies to determine the customer's needs and offer suggestions or alternatives.
• Ensure the highest level of customer care.
• Serve as an extension of the brand by aligning with East Fork Mission, Vision and Values.
• Ensure a customer's positive final impression at the cash wrap by following/ensuring staff follow all company procedures.
• Relay inventory/supply needs to Store Manager in a timely manner.
• Maintain general organization and cleanliness of storefront and storage rooms.
• Assist store management in receiving orders and processing shipment.
• Assist Store Manager in store inventory counts.
• Follow proper security procedures to protect employees, customers, and company assets.
• Have a good working knowledge of the technical aspects of our operation as it applies to customer inquiries.
• Open and close the store according to task list.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Other tasks as needed.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Self-awareness

Technology proficiency

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Performance-driven

Flexible schedule

Job description

East Fork Pottery in Asheville, NC is seeking a Temporary Sales Associate to deliver friendly, product‑knowledgeable service while supporting the Store Manager and team. This part‑time role emphasizes meeting monthly sales goals, representing our values, and ensuring a positive customer experience from browsing to checkout.

The position runs 12–20 hours per week and ends January 3, 2027, with weekend scheduling.