Sales Associate - Seasonal

Topdrawer International Corp.; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Topdrawer is seeking Seasonal Sales Associates for the holiday season in Burlingame, CA. Employment runs from November 1, 2026 to January 11, 2027. This is a seasonal, part-time hourly role with monthly sales commission opportunities.

Join a mission-driven brand that values craftsmanship, storytelling, and thoughtful living. Get to work with a passionate, creative team and enjoy an employee discount on our tools for living, travelling, and creating.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for creativity, craftsmanship, and meaningful products.
• Friendly and dependable, energized by connecting with people.
• Curious and coachable with a desire to grow 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a warm, educational, and personalized customer experience.
• Share product stories and rituals reflecting Topdrawer 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.
• Assist with day-to-day operations including restocking and visual merchandising.
• Meet or exceed personal and store-level sales goals; stay informed on promotions.
• Uphold standards in service, presentation, and accuracy at the point of sale.

Skills

Creativity passion

Friendliness

Curiosity

Coachability

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking Seasonal Sales Associates for the holiday season. Employment is fromNovember 1 to January 11, 2027.

About Topdrawer

We make objects for people who are curious about the world. We make fountain pens, notebooks, watercolors, leather goods, house shoes, sunglasses, and other tools that help people think, create, travel, and live with greater attention.

We believe the most important moments rarely begin with certainty. They begin with a question, a blank page, a wrong turn, or a thought not yet fully formed.

To be lost is not always a problem to solve. It is often where discovery begins. We make tools for those moments.

A pen to discover what you think. Paper to give shape to an idea. Watercolors to slow down and see more carefully. Objects to carry through the world. House shoes that mark the transition from the outside world to the sanctuary of home.

As a Japanese company, many of these rituals are inspired by Japanese life, where simple acts are elevated through repetition, attention, and care.

Designed between Boston and Tokyo, our products are developed with exceptional makers, craftspeople, and industrial designers around the world. We seek lasting materials, enduring construction, and timeless utility—not because objects are meant to be admired, but because they are meant to be used.

Our shops are found in some of the world’s great creative neighborhoods. More than stores, they are places to discover tools, exchange ideas, attend workshops, and spend time with others who share a love of making, writing, drawing, and thoughtful living.

The best tools earn their place quietly and become more valuable with time.

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.

Why Join Topdrawer for the Holidays?

• Gain leadership and retail experience with a growing luxury brand

• Work alongside a passionate, creative team during the most festive season of the year

• Generous Employee Discount on our beautifully designed tools for living, travelling, and creating

Compensation & Seasonal Details

• Seasonal, part-time hourly role

• Monthly Sales Commission Opportunities

• Employment runs from November 1, 2026 – January 11, 2027

• No time-off requests will be approved during this period

Additional Information

Topdrawer is anEqual Opportunity Employerand 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.

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].

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.