Retail Store Associate Job at Rookwood Pottery, Cincinnati, OH

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  • Rookwood Pottery
  • Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

Job Title: Retail Store Associate

Location: 1920 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH

Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Date Posted: Aug 11, 2025

About Rookwood:

Founded in 1880, Rookwood is a heritage ceramics company rooted in craftsmanship, creativity, and community. Every piece that leaves the studio carries over a century of tradition, made by artists who value quality and innovation in equal measure.

Position Overview:

Rookwood is seeking a part-time Retail Associate to join the team at our flagship location in Over-the-Rhine. The role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with guests, appreciates thoughtfully made goods, and thrives in a collaborative, design-driven environment. Weekend availability is essential, and availability during key holiday periods is required, including select blackout dates that will be discussed during the interview process.

The Retail Associate plays a vital role in creating a welcoming and inspiring in-store experience. This includes offering attentive, knowledgeable service, supporting day-to-day operations, and working closely with fellow team members to meeting sales goals, share ideas, and maintain organized inventory levels. A polished, professional presence and a genuine interest in storytelling and design will go a long way in this role.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service 
  • Welcomes customers by greeting them, offering them assistance. 
  • Directs customers by escorting them to displays and counters, suggesting items. 
  • Advises customers by providing information on products. 
  • Helps customer make selections by building customer confidence, offering suggestions and opinions. 
  • Keep assigned areas organized, stocked, and well-maintained 
  • Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options 
  • Point of Sale transactions, packaging, and payment collections 

Qualifications: 

  • Prior retail or customer-facing experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with customers and sharing product knowledge 
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holiday periods 
  • A keen eye for visual presentation, with attention to detail in product displays and store upkeep 
  • Enthusiastic about design, craftsmanship, and the story behind handcrafted goods 
  • Comfortable learning point-of-sale systems and other retail technology 
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs as needed 
  • Collaborative spirit and willingness to take initiative and contribute ideas 

Part-Time Hours: 15-25 per week 

Full-Time Hours: 32-40 per week 

How to Apply:

  • Submit your resume and a short note of interest to [email protected] with "Store Manager Application" in the subject line.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Flexible hours,

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