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Candle Sales Associate – Pike Place Market

We are a small, family-owned fragrance goods business seeking enthusiastic and dependable sales associates to join our team at Pike Place Market. As a sales agent, you’ll help customers discover our cruelty-free, phthalate-free, and responsibly sourced fragrance products.

This role requires you to work in a covered, outdoor environment in all weather, stand for long periods, load and push a heavy cart, and engage with a wide range of customers in a busy environment. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a genuine passion for handcrafted products are key.

Responsibilities

-Engage with customers and tell the story behind our handmade, small-batch candles.

-Provide product knowledge and fragrance recommendations.

-Set up and break down the booth efficiently.

-Load/unload cart with product and push it to various places in the market. 

-Handle cash and digital transactions accurately using Shopify POS. 

-Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming display.

-Work outdoors in all weather conditions with a positive attitude.

-Be self-directed, responsible, and proactive during slower periods or while working solo.

-Collaborate with team members and take direction when needed.

-Communicate inventory needs. 

Requirements

-Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.

-Friendly, approachable, and customer-service oriented.

-Able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull a 250+ lb cart. 

-Comfortable working in outdoor environments year-round.

-Previous sales or customer-facing experience preferred.

-Must be 18+ and able to pass a background check.

Perks

-$20.76/hour + commission

-Flexible scheduling (10–35 hours/week).

-Work in one of Seattle’s busiest and most iconic settings.

-Be part of a mission-driven, values-based small business.

-Discount on products

Interested? Fill out the form below, tell us a little about yourself and we'll be in touch!