Sales Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Bordertown Novelties is a unique local retail shop featuring gifts, novelties, and specialty products — from artisan goods Mexican imports to fun finds and collectibles. We’re looking for an energetic, self-motivated sales professional who knows how to engage customers, drive sales, and create a great shopping experience.

We are open year-round and only closed on Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Easter.

Because we are especially busy during holiday breaks and the entire month of March, we do not allow time off or vacations during those periods.

What You’ll Do

• Greet and assist customers while creating a welcoming, upbeat atmosphere

• Actively promote featured and seasonal products to increase sales

• Learn the products and make personalized recommendations

• Set up in-store displays and maintain organized, visually appealing merchandise areas

• Handle point-of-sale transactions accurately (Square POS experience a plus)

• Meet or exceed weekly daily and monthly sales goals

• Help create local buzz through social media or in-store events (optional but a big plus!

What We’re Looking For

• Previous retail or sales experience required — preferably in a boutique, gift shop, or specialty retail setting

• Outgoing, personable, and confident communicator

• Self-starter who enjoys setting and achieving goals

• Reliable, trustworthy, and professional

• Creative ideas for promotions or displays are a bonus

• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience

• Sales bonuses and commissions for hitting targets

• Employee discounts on all store items

• 401k after 1 year

• Growth potential — we love to promote from within

How to Apply

Apply directly through ZipRecruiter text your resume to View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to set up an interview

If you have examples of how you’ve boosted sales or customer engagement in a previous role, we’d love to hear about it

• Screening Question Ideas:

  1. Describe a time you increased sales or built repeat customers.

  2. What type of retail sales environment are you most comfortable in?

  3. Do you have experience using Square POS or similar systems?

  4. Do you have reliable transportation?

  5. Are you willing to work extra hours, stay late or come in early in the busy season?

  6. Are you available to work weekends? 

  7. Are you able to count money back to customers without help of a calculator? if not there are YouTube videos to practice before interview ;)

We are a retail shop in Goldfield Ghost town

Company Description

We are a retail shop in Goldfield Ghost town