Part-Time Retail Sales Associate, Kennebunk, ME

Blissboutiques; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate retail associate to join their vibrant team in Kennebunk, Maine. This part-time position offers the opportunity to engage with customers, assist them in finding stylish clothing, and create a welcoming atmosphere in a bustling boutique. With a focus on high-quality, fashionable pieces, you'll play a crucial role in helping customers express their unique style. The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, and loves fashion, with the ability to multitask in a busy environment. Join a company that values growth and teamwork while enjoying perks like employee discounts and team bonding experiences.

Benefits

30% off employee discount

Team bonding experiences

Room for growth within company

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about clothing and helping customers feel confident.
• Retail experience in a boutique setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and maintain a welcoming store environment.
• Handle transactions and manage inventory effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Fashion Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Energetic Attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Retail Experience

Tools

POS System

Job description

About the Position:
Bliss is hiring! We are looking for the perfect addition to our busy team in our Kennebunk, Maine location. This is a part-time retail position (up to 32 hours per week) with room to grow. Nestled in the Seacoast city of Kennebunk, Bliss exists to empower customers to elevate their everyday and feel confident, stylish, and uniquely themselves—in both their personal style and their home environments.

Our storefront is bustling, and we need retail associates with the energy and motivation to thrive in our boutique! Working harmoniously as a team is essential, as is making everyone who enters the store feel comfortable and welcome.

The part-time retail sales associate would be part of an outgoing, self-motivated, team-oriented (and coffee-loving) group. Days are spent multitasking: assisting customers with warmth and assertiveness and keeping the store bright and beautiful. A love of clothing and customer service are key--we are proud of the brands we carry, and we love working with the women who wear them.

About Bliss:
In 2002, Angela and John Foddrill founded Bliss in the heart of Portland, Maine. As former MECA students with backgrounds in art, the two developed an eye for clothing that was as functional as it was beautiful and shared a passion for creating aesthetically minded spaces for joyful shopping. Today, Bliss has three brick-and-mortar locations: in Kennebunk, Maine; Portland, Maine; and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as well as a robust online store that ships across the country.

Bliss is rooted in the idea that everyday wear should be special, high-quality, long-lasting, beautiful, and comfortable. Featuring premium clothing and accessory brands like CP Shades, Frank & Eileen, Xirena, Trovata, Prairie Underground, Clare V, Velvet, Frye, Demylee, Épice, and more, Bliss is one of New England's most sought-after women's clothing boutiques, season after season. With deep expertise in denim, Bliss offers a wide variety of brands like AG Adriano Goldschmied, Edwin, AMO, AGOLDE, Citizens of Humanity, Mother, and more. Our staff members are well-versed in denim and ready to share their know-how in all things jeans, from selection and fit to styling and care. In 2024, Bliss expanded its Kennebunk location to offer a thoughtfully selected collection of home decor, featuring sophisticated accents, from artisanal vases and elegant glassware to plush textiles and chic beach essentials.

Whether shopping for the perfect outfit or searching for that special touch to complete a living room, Bliss is the destination for curated, high-quality pieces that bring joy and beauty to every aspect of life.

Responsibilities:

• Opening & Closing Store
• Working One-on-One with Customers
• Using POS System to Complete Transactions
• Unloading and Merchandising Products
• Maintaining Inventory

Requirements:

• Willingness to Learn
• Enthusiasm
• Passionate about clothing and helping women feel confident
• Ability to engage and connect with customers
• Motivated & Energetic
• Ability to Multitask
• Fashion-Forward
• Goal-Driven
• Team Player
• Ability to Stand on Feet for 8 Hours
• Ability to Lift 50 lbs
• Weekend availability is a must (preferable Saturday & Sunday), including most holidays
• Schedule flexibility is a must for consideration
• Retail experience, specifically in a boutique setting is preferable

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary dependent on experience but starts at $18/hour
• 30% off employee discount to Bliss & sister store Little
• Team bonding experiences
• Room for growth within company