Sales Associate Position
KAVU Retail – White Center Store

This job is a good fit If you; love to chat with other humans and enjoy working on a small team. Have an interest and better yet a passion for clothing, fashion and fabrics. Have a knack for organizing, tidying and don’t mind repetitive tasks. Have knowledge and appreciation of the White Center/West Seattle/South Seattle Community. Are interested and/or passionate about outdoor sports and time in nature.

About KAVU:

Seattle based retail company established in 1993. Keep Busy Livin!

KAVU is also an aviation acronym for “clear above visibility unlimited,” when there isn’t a cloud in the sky and you can see to the horizon. That limitless feeling is our guiding philosophy and the attitude we bring to all we do. It means treating every day like it’s special, and then getting out and doing whatever invigorates you and makes you smile. That’s a KAVU Day. And we want you to have as many as you can. KAVU clothing is an expression of this approach to life.

KAVU creates true outdoor wear, stylish bags, wallets, and other accessories so you can express yourself and spread your good-time attitude. www.kavu.com

About White Center Store:

Established in 2020 as a pop-up outlet, the location has exceeded expectations. Located in the same building as the original sew shop where the strap cap and other select products have been made since 1993. Remodeled in 2023, it is now larger and ready to transform into a fully operating second retail store!

Job Duties:

• Greeting customers, spreading KAVU philosophy and good vibes
• Product sales and ongoing product knowledge
• Register, point of sale operation, credit card transactions, gift cards sales, exchanges and returns.
• Visual merchandising, maintain organized clean store and product displays
• Support product deliveries, restocking, assist in inventory operations
• Daily cleaning and store upkeep

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work 20-35 hours weekly, this includes evenings and weekends.
• Past retail experience or equivalent customer service experience desired.
• Experience with point of sale systems or register systems preferred but not required. Computer use is required for this position.
• Excellent communication skills, able to talk to customers about products and have open communication with other team members.
• Must be able to take direction from store manager and be a good team player.
• Need to be located within commuting distance to White Center/West Seattle. We want to work with folks who are part of the White Center/West Seattle/ South Seattle Community.
• Ability to lift up to 40lb to assist with deliveries and moving product displays.

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 Depending on experience
Other employment perks: Product discounts, vacation and sick time, flexible scheduling, staff experiences/community/group events.

To apply please send a current resume to hszekely@kavu.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person