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In-Store Brand Liaison

Sales Associate | National Harbor, MD or Charleston, SC | Part Time

We're on the hunt for a super-friendly and knowledgeable in-store Brand Liaison to join our awesome team at Blank Slate Shops. As our resident Brand Guru & Sales Superstar, you'll be the face of our brand and an expert in all things black-owned business. Your mission? To connect with customers, make them feel like family, and help them find the perfect products.

Responsibilities:

  • Spread the Black Owned Business love by representing Blank Slate Shops with passion and energy with our customers.

  • Make them feel like Family by creating an Amazing Customer Experience. Get to know our customers and their needs, so you can give them personalized product recommendations. Be the ultimate Bestie to our customers, building and maintaining fabulous relationships that keep them coming back for more. Get creative and have fun! Show and suggest products across all of our offerings. Be the voice of our customers by providing feedback and insights that help us improve our products and customer experience. Save the day by resolving customer issues or concerns with a smile and a solution.

  • Learn about the Brands. Stay ahead of the game by staying up-to-date on the latest trends and product knowledge. You'll be the go-to guru for all things! Show off your skincare and body care smarts with killer product presentations and demonstrations that make customers say, "I need that in my life!"

  • Be a Team Player. Crush those sales targets using your top-notch selling skills and putting the "super" in customer service. Partner with the rest of Blank Slate Shops’ team to develop awesome strategies that make jaws drop and sales soar. Help keep our store looking fabulous by assisting with merchandising and ensuring our products are displayed perfectly.

Qualifications:

  • At least 18 years of age or older

  • Show us your superpowers with previous experience in retail sales or customer service, especially in the beauty or skincare world. (Preferred)

  • Supporting and learning about emerging black-owned brands is just something you do. (Preferred)

  • Your people skills are on point, and you can talk to anyone in a friendly and convincing way.

  • You're a skincare encyclopedia with a deep understanding of the industry and all the fancy ingredients. (Preferred)

  • Building relationships is your thing, and you're a pro at making customers feel like they're talking with a friend.

  • You're a goal-getter, and hitting targets sounds like an awesome challenge.

  • Whether you're flying solo or working with a team, you always bring your A-game.

  • Tech-savvy? You know your way around a POS system and other sales software. (Preferred)

  • Weekends and holidays don't scare you – you're ready to jump in whenever we need you.

What You’ll Get From Us:

  • You’re Family. Here, with us - you’re family and as such, we are committed to embracing diversity. We are a community of entrepreneurs that are doing all that we can to help other business owners grow and flourish.

  • Perks. We have those! Flexible schedules, employee discounts (products and events), free products (from our amazing in-store brands), and the potential to travel and represent Blank Slate Shops at various events. And if you’re an inspiring business owner, how would business coaching help you?!

  • GROWTH. Want to grow as we grow?! The role has the opportunity to grow into our Assistant Store Manager and then Store Manager roles.

Social Media Superstar (Intern)

Social Media | Hybrid Role | National Harbor, MD or Charleston, SC | Part Time

We're searching for a rockstar Social Media Intern to join our team at Blank Slate Shops. As our Social Media Superstar, you'll dazzle our audience with your creative content, engaging posts, and knack for building online communities. Get ready to dive into the exciting world of black-owned businesses and make a real impact in the digital space! (You’ll be working

Responsibilities:

  • Spread the Black Owned Business love by representing Blank Slate Shops with passion and energy with our digital family.

  • Make our digital family feel like they are in store by creating and curating eye-catching content across our platforms. Keep our audience hooked by brainstorming and executing creative and engaging social media campaigns, giveaways, and collaborations. Bring your A-game to community management, responding to comments, messages, and mentions enthusiastically and professionally. Stay ahead of social media trends and competitor analysis to keep our brand at the forefront of the skincare scene.

  • Learn about the Brands. Stay ahead of the game by staying up-to-date on the latest trends and product knowledge. You'll be the go-to guru for all things! Show off your skincare and body care smarts with killer product presentations and demonstrations that make customers say, "I need that in my life!"

  • Be a Team Player. Collaborate with our marketing team to develop social media strategies that drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversion. Flex your creative muscles to create stunning visuals, captivating captions, and compelling stories that resonate with our audience. Keep a close eye on analytics to track and measure the success of your social media efforts and make data-driven decisions. Stay up-to-date with social media platform updates and algorithm changes to make sure our content is always optimized.

  • Be Curious. Be proactive.  Bring new ideas to the table, experiment with different content formats, and help us stay ahead of the game.

Qualifications:

  • You're a social media aficionado with a passion for all things digital OR currently pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field OR have a burning desire to kick-start your social media career.

  • Show us your superpowers with previous experience (Preferred)

  • Supporting and learning about emerging black-owned brands is just something you do.

  • Creativity is your middle name, and you know how to turn ideas into visually stunning content that catches the eye.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging and persuasive copy that connects with our audience.

  • You're a natural relationship builder, and networking with influencers and engaging with our audience is second nature to you.

  • Basic knowledge of analytics platforms and social media scheduling tools is a plus.

  • A never-ending appetite for learning and staying on top of social media trends and best practices.

  • Bring your positive attitude, flexibility, and a healthy dose of enthusiasm – we can't wait to see your social media magic!

What You’ll Get From Us:

  • You’re Family. Here, with us - you’re family and as such, we are committed to embracing diversity. We are a community of entrepreneurs that are doing all that we can to help other business owners grow and flourish.

  • Perks. We have those! Flexible schedules, employee discounts (products and events), free products (from our amazing in-store brands), and the potential to travel and represent Blank Slate Shops at various events. And if you’re an inspiring business owner, how would business coaching help you?!

  • GROWTH. Want to grow as we grow?! The role has the opportunity to grow into our Social Media Manager.

Ready to have fun and make an impact? Apply today!