Premium Audio Experience Host

Silence Please; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Silence Please, a New York speaker design studio on the Bowery, is seeking a part-time sales associate to host listening sessions, tell the stories of our speakers, and help customers choose the right system for their space. You’ll build relationships, turn conversations into sales, and keep the listening room inviting for visitors.

You should love music, appreciate design, and enjoy making people feel at ease while delivering thoughtful, informed recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience selling premium or considered purchases in a specialty retail setting.
• Passion for music and design with an interest in how people listen.
• Ability to close sales while building trust and rapport.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and create a personal, thoughtful experience of Silence Please.
• Host listening sessions using customers' music and discoveries to showcase the collection.
• Tell the stories behind our speakers—the design, materials, sound, and daily-life fit.
• Assess each customer’s space, listening habits, aesthetics, existing gear, and budget.
• Guide customers through speaker selection and required equipment with team support as needed.
• Prepare quotations, answer questions, and steer interested customers toward a purchase.
• Foster lasting client relationships through follow-up and after-sale care.
• Keep the listening room neat and demo systems ready.
• Collaborate with interior designers and their clients when applicable.

Skills

Premium retail sales

Listening sessions

Sales closing

Customer relationships

Music interest

Design appreciation

Job description

Silence Please, a New York speaker design studio on the Bowery, is seeking a part-time sales associate to host listening sessions, tell the stories of our speakers, and help customers choose the right system for their space. You’ll build relationships, turn conversations into sales, and keep the listening room inviting for visitors.

You should love music, appreciate design, and enjoy making people feel at ease while delivering thoughtful, informed recommendations.