Part-Time Sales Assistant at Sew Modern Chicago 

Company Overview: Sew Modern Chicago is a vibrant and dynamic fabric shop located in Arlington Heights Illinois, offering an extensive range of high-quality fabrics, sewing supplies, patterns, and classes. We are committed to promoting creativity and encouraging a sense of community among our customers. 

Job Description: We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused Part-Time Sales Assistant to join our team at Sew Modern Chicago. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sewing and quilting, a knack for sales, and excellent interpersonal skills.  

Responsibilities: 

1. Assist customers with fabric selection, answer questions, and provide recommendations based on their projects and skill levels. 
2. Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment, ensuring all fabrics are properly displayed and well-stocked. 
3. Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using our point-of-sale system. 
4. Assist in the inventory management, including receiving deliveries and building kits and bundles.  
5. Provide excellent customer service by engaging with customers, offering assistance at the level they desire, and creating a welcoming atmosphere in the store. 
6. Assist with workshops and events as needed, offering support to instructors and attendees. 
7. Collaborate on visual merchandising projects, displays, and marketing initiatives. 
8. Maintain knowledge of current quilting trends, new fabric lines, and sewing techniques to better serve customers. 
9. Create samples to display including quilts, bags and apparel. (optional) 

Qualifications: 

1. Passion for sewing and fabrics is a must. 
2. Previous retail experience, preferably in a similar fabric or craft store setting, is highly desired. 
3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
4. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as the store's operating schedule may require. 
5. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
6. Friendly, approachable demeanor with a knack for building relationships with customers. 
7. Ability to lift and move heavy boxes (about 40 pounds), lift and re-shelve bolts at various heights and stand for extended periods. 

Sew Modern Chicago offers an employee discount, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work in a creative, team-oriented environment. If you are passionate about sewing, committed to providing exceptional customer service, and eager to grow within our company, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume for consideration.