Resale Buyer Trainees Burnet Rd / South Lamar

Uptown Cheapskate Austin & San Marcos; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning upscale fashion exchange in Austin seeks dynamic individuals who love fashion and customer interaction. As a Shift Leader or Buyer, you'll play a pivotal role in store operations, from supervising staff to engaging with customers. This position offers a unique blend of leadership and fashion expertise, ensuring a vibrant store atmosphere. Join a forward-thinking company that values clothing recycling and promotes a positive shopping experience. If you're energetic, organized, and passionate about fashion, this is your chance to build a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k

Employee discount

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Team player with strong leadership and customer service skills.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervising staff and coaching team members for better performance.
• Participating in buying and evaluating gently used clothing.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Description

IN THE AUSTIN AREA, WE HIRE ONLY FOR THE NORTH AUSTIN LOCATION AT 7501 BURNET RD AND THE SOUTH AUSTIN LOCATION AT 3005 SOUTH LAMAR.

Please do not apply if you are looking at other locations.

Please note: We will contact you VIA E-MAIL, not by text or phone call, if we wish to schedule an interview. Please check your SPAM folder for a response.

Uptown Cheapskate Austin is an award-winning locally-owned upscale fashion exchange specializing in resale of trendy, designer, and vintage apparel & accessories for men and women. We have been voted Best of Austin, and our San Marcos and College Station locations have also won multiple awards.

THIS POSITION HAS NO SIMILARITY TO TRADITIONAL RETAIL/CORPORATE PURCHASING OR PROCUREMENT JOBS.

We offer:

• Competitive wages
• Health insurance
• Paid time Off
• 401k
• Employee discount
• Flexible scheduling
• Comprehensive training on both fashion and business

SHIFT LEADER

Shift leaders/keyholders serve as "manager on duty" for short periods during store hours and are trained to open and close the store.

Shift Leader responsibilities include:

• Opening and closing the store by following a list of assigned tasks.
• Supervising staff
• Coaching, training, and motivating team members to achieve higher performance and customer interaction.
• Leading by example on and off the sales floor to demonstrate high values and service.
• Maintaining a fresh, visually enticing, clean, and well-organized store exceeding customer expectations.
• Assisting management and ownership in running the store.
• Excellence in sales, customer service, inventory management, housekeeping, and other store tasks.

Qualifications

• Team player with good leadership and people skills
• Strong coaching, customer service, and selling skills with a take-charge mentality
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High energy level without needing external motivation

BUYER

Buyers work directly with vendors (the public) to determine which products to take in. If you are upbeat, positive, love fashion, people, learning, and are seeking a full-time career, we want to meet you! Join a company that promotes clothing recycling and offers access to current fashion at great prices.

Buyer responsibilities include:

• Participating in sorting, evaluating, and buying gently used brand-name clothing, accessories, and shoes from customers
• Providing excellent customer service through fashion and style knowledge
• Participating in visual merchandising and overall store appearance
• Sales and customer service to shoppers

Required Attributes

• Must live, breathe, and love fashion
• Excellent knowledge of young adult fashion, brands, designers, vintage a plus
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong communication abilities
• Energetic and upbeat attitude
• Desire to build a career and grow with the company

** IMPORTANT! We will contact you VIA E-MAIL if we wish to schedule an interview. Please check your SPAM folder for responses. If you haven't heard from us in a week, feel free to follow up. You will not be contacted by phone or text unless under special circumstances.