RETAIL STORE ASSOCIATE(S)

Salt & Kai; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Seasonal incentives

Job summary

Salt & Kai is seeking friendly, reliable staff to keep the shop visually appealing and welcoming in Lake Geneva. You will engage customers, make recommendations, and help drive sales through genuine conversation while maintaining a clean, organized space.

The role involves operating the checkout with warmth, assisting with the Pop-In Creative Studio, and supporting seasonal merchandising. Weekend availability is required, with possible staff discounts and seasonal incentives.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable individuals with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to stay busy in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Bonus for prior retail experience or love for creative projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the store—keep displays tidy, products stocked, and the space inviting.
• Engage with customers, offer recommendations, and drive sales through friendly conversation.
• Operate the checkout accurately and warmly.
• Assist with the Pop-In Creative Studio, providing printed instructions and materials for activities.
• Support seasonal merchandising and in-store promotions.
• Assist with receiving and tagging new inventory.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Customer service

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Retail experience

Job description

At Salt & Kai, we’re building a team where work feels meaningful, creative, and joy-filled. We’re looking for friendly, reliable teammates to help keep our shop beautiful, create a welcoming atmosphere, and provide exceptional service to every customer.

What you’ll do

• Maintain the store — keeping displays tidy, products stocked, and the space clean and inviting.
• Engage with customers in a friendly, open way, offering recommendations and encouraging sales through genuine conversation.
• Operate the checkout with accuracy and warmth.
• Assist with our Pop-In Creative Studio — provide customers with printed instructions and materials for creative activities, answering any questions that arise to ensure a smooth, self-guided experience.
• Support seasonal merchandising and small in-store promotions.
• Assist with receiving and tagging new inventory.

Secondary projects may include

• Helping with seasonal display refreshes and window displays.
• Assisting with in-store events or promotional activities.

You’re warm and approachable, with strong attention to detail and a natural eye for keeping things organized and visually appealing. You’re self-motivated, enjoy staying busy, and are flexible with scheduling — especially on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Bonus points if you have previous retail experience or a love for creative projects.

The Details

• Competitive starting pay (based on experience)
• Part-time; weekend availability required
• Staff discounts + potential seasonal incentives