Sales Associate

<About Circular Library>

Located on Abbot Kinney, Circular Library (CL) was founded in late 2023 as an independent retail and community space. CL is a house for sustainable lifestyle brands — a curated platform where independent designers, ethical labels, and conscious consumers come together.

As a growing concept, we bring thoughtful product curation, in-store experiences, and community partnerships together to build a profitable and inspiring future for conscious retail.

Our mission is to make sustainability accessible, inspiring, and woven into everyday life.

<Role Overview>

As a Sales Associate, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and inspiring in-store experience while supporting day-to-day operations, merchandising, and brand development. You’ll work closely with the team to drive sales, connect with customers, and help shape the identity of Circular Library as a hub for sustainable lifestyle brands.

This is an ideal role for someone who is passionate about fashion, sustainability, and independent brands, and who enjoys working in a dynamic, collaborative environment where ideas are valued and initiative is encouraged.

<Key Responsibilities>

Job Duties:

1. Customer & Sales Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers, understanding their needs, and offering personalized styling and product recommendations
• Drive in-store sales by maintaining strong product knowledge and effectively communicating brand stories and product features
• Support visual merchandising standards by maintaining organized displays, replenishing merchandise, and keeping the sales floor presentable
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming store environment at all times
• Collaborate with team members to achieve store sales goals and performance targets

2. Operations & POS / Inventory

• Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently through the POS system, including handling payments, returns, and exchanges
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving shipments, tagging merchandise, stock replenishment, and cycle counts
• Coordinate with the store manager on online order fulfillment, packing, and shipping as needed

3. E-commerce Support

• Support e-commerce operations by uploading and maintaining product listings, including product descriptions, pricing, images, and inventory updates
• Assist with basic online merchandising and inventory synchronization between in-store and online channels

4. Business Development & Brand Partnerships

• Support business diversification initiatives by assisting with sustainable brand discovery, buying support, and partnership development
• Assist in researching emerging and independent brands aligned with the store’s sustainability and community values
• Support onboarding of new brands, including product setup, merchandising coordination, and brand storytelling in-store and online

5. Events & Community

• Participate in store events, pop-ups, workshops, and community activities to support brand engagement and customer retention
• Support event preparation, customer communication, and in-store execution as needed

<Qualifications>

• Previous retail or customer-facing experience preferred (fashion/lifestyle retail a plus)
• Strong communication skills and ability to connect with customers
• Interest in fashion, styling, and sustainable / independent brands
• Sales-driven, proactive, and positive attitude
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable with POS systems and basic digital tools (Shopify a plus)
• Team player with a collaborative mindset
• Weekend availability required

<Compensation & Benefits>

• Team-based sales incentives based on store performance
• Opportunity to work closely with emerging brands and participate in buying and merchandising
• Involvement in community events, workshops, and creative collaborations

Website: www.circular-library.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/circularlibrary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person