Sales Associate

Topdrawer International Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for 0

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Job summary

Topdrawer is seeking a Sales Associate to welcome customers and share product stories, delivering a thoughtful shopping experience that reflects our brand values. You will help customers discover tools that inspire creativity and intentional living, while maintaining an inviting store environment and supporting visual merchandising.

The role emphasizes exceptional service, product knowledge, and a passion for design, with opportunities to contribute to launches and seasonal updates.

Qualifications

• Part-time (hourly) position.
• Generous employee discount.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (IRA) with company matching.
• Commuter benefits.
• Monthly sales commission opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a warm, educational, and personalized customer experience.
• Share product stories and rituals that reflect Topdrawer’s values.
• Foster a welcoming and inspiring environment for customers and teammates.
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to create a high‑performing team culture.
• Support onboarding of new hires by modeling service standards.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace.
• Assist with day‑to‑day operations including restocking, visual displays, and store upkeep.
• Present merchandise in a way that highlights craftsmanship and design.
• Support product launches and seasonal refreshes.
• Meet or exceed personal and store‑level sales goals.
• Stay informed on product knowledge and promotions.
• Uphold standards in service, presentation, and accuracy at the point of sale.

Skills

Customer service

Product storytelling

Team collaboration

Visual merchandising

Sales skills

Attention to detail

Tools

POS system

Job description

Topdrawer designs tools for the impossibly creative. Topdrawer was born in Tokyo and now operates 16 stunning stores across five major U.S. cities, with a growing direct‑to‑consumer luxury brand online. We serve a community of impossibly creative people with beautifully designed tools for living, traveling, and creating—fountain pens, notebooks, house shoes, small leather goods, sunglasses, bags, and ritual objects.

Our brand combines elevated Japanese design sensibility, European craft influences, and a uniquely personal retail experience that encourages presence, slowness, and intention. With strong in‑store storytelling and an expanding digital presence, Topdrawer is evolving into a quiet powerhouse in modern luxury retail.

Role Overview

As a Sales Associate at Topdrawer, you are the face of our brand—welcoming customers, sharing product stories, and helping people find tools that inspire creativity and intentional living. You create an inviting, thoughtful experience through exceptional service, deep product knowledge, and a genuine passion for design.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Experience & Community

• Deliver a warm, educational, and personalized customer experience.
• Share product stories and rituals that reflect Topdrawer’s values.
• Foster a welcoming and inspiring environment for customers and teammates.

Team Support

• Collaborate with peers and leadership to create a high‑performing team culture.
• Support onboarding of new hires by modeling service standards.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

Store Operations & Merchandising

• Assist with day‑to‑day operations including restocking, visual displays, and store upkeep.
• Present merchandise in a way that highlights craftsmanship and design.
• Support product launches and seasonal refreshes.

Sales & Business Support

• Meet or exceed personal and store‑level sales goals.
• Stay informed on product knowledge and promotions.
• Uphold standards in service, presentation, and accuracy at the point of sale.

You Are

• Enthusiastic about creativity, craftsmanship, and meaningful products.
• Friendly, dependable, and energized by connecting with people.
• Curious and coachable, with a desire to grow your skills and contribute to the team.
• Detail‑oriented with a natural sense of style and storytelling.
• Excited to be part of a mission‑driven brand focused on intentional living and lasting quality.

Benefits (Part‑Time)

• Part‑time (hourly) position.
• Generous employee discount.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (IRA) with company matching.
• Commuter benefits.
• Monthly sales commission opportunities.

Physical Requirements

This role may require standing for extended periods and regularly lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Additional Information

Topdrawer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Topdrawer will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Topdrawer does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.