Seasonal Sales Associate - New York (Part Time)

Marimekko Oy • New York City, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company’s product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. In 2025, the company's net sales totaled EUR 190 million and comparable operating profit margin was 17.1 percent. Globally, there are over 170 Marimekko stores, and online store serves customers in 39 countries. The key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Group employs about 490 people. The company’s share is quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com We are looking for a part time Seasonal Sales Associate to join our SoHo boutique to drive Marimekko’s brand awareness and positioning in our New York City Flagship store by engaging and inspiring our fashion focused target consumer. You will work closely with our Flagship Store Manager and other Sales Associates. This is a part-time position, reporting to the Flagship Store Manager. The position is based in New York City. Weekend availability is required.

Requirements

• Work experience in customer service and retail sales
• Interest in art, architecture, design, and fashion
• Ability to be a Marimekko Brand Ambassador in actions, attitude, and appearance
• Proactive and hands-on
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Able to work flexible work hours (including evenings, nights, and weekends sometimes)
• Able to lift at least 15 lbs

Responsibilities

• Execute store operations, including: Sales Fundamentals (e.g., strive for sales excellence and results, work with customers and model excellent customer service, cultivate and steward clients)
• Operational Excellence (e.g., acting as keyholder with opening and closing procedures, control and maintain all assets in accordance with the company handbook and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures)
• Store Standards and Visual Merchandising (e.g., execute floor moves, visual directives, and merchandising guidelines and ensure store is always clean, neat, organized, and well-maintained)
• Help promote community-building and brand awareness efforts, including: Execute Marimekko’s retail store brand activities and execution according to the global and local plan
• Create and foster exceptional customer experience
• Execute brand activities and events together with our Flagship Store Manager
• Create awareness building opportunities through compelling outreach to customers to build a strong customer base
• Be a Marimekko Brand Ambassador: establish, nurture, and grow local consumer community through by new customer acquisition tactics to promote relationship building

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed