Career opportunity

*Note: Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of our business, we are unable to hire current or former clients. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to respect the privacy of all our clients.

We are searching for the next Deja & Co. Boutique Assistant!  Students welcome to apply - we can work with your class schedule.  We provide an excellent entry-level working environment for students, especially those interested in small business.

Nestled in the Saratoga foothills, Deja & Co. is a destination boutique that attracts a warm, loyal, and discerning multi-generational clientele. As the Deja & Co. Sales Floor Assistant, you will work with an incredible team of hard-working, driven, and growth-minded individuals committed to providing an unparalleled shopping experience in the most exquisite setting. You will support the Sales team in providing the utmost service to our clientele. 

Duties:

• Assist in various departments, based on your strengths and goals:

1. Sales - Preparing for client appointments, greeting and interacting with clients, procuring products, jewelry styling and merchandising, serving beverages, wrapping gifts, restocking supplies, and returning products to their displays. (Personable, fast, customer service focused, strong communication skills.)
2. Marketing - Assisting in creating content and organizing assets for social media, email, website, and printed marketing materials. Assisting in the planning and execution of events, campaigns, and photo shoots. (Creative, strong communication skills, fast, photography, tech savvy.)

3. Administrative - Assisting with creating schedule and other HR tasks.  Keeping boutique organized, clean, and stocked.  Ordering and keeping an inventory of supplies.  Data entry and filing paperwork. (Analytical, organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, self-starter, fast.)

4. Accounting - Data entry of daily transactions, accounts payable, filing paperwork. (Analytical, detail-oriented, methodical, data driven, fast.)
5. Inventory - Daily shipping and receiving of packages, data entry of new items into inventory program. (Analytical, fast, detail-oriented, highly organized, meticulous, conscientious.)


• Assist in day-to-day operations through set-up and tear-down of display cases, answering phones, general light housekeeping, and hospitality set-up.


Candidate Qualifications:

• Consistently provides authentic, exemplary customer service 
• Proficient with computers
• Efficient, strategic, and detail-oriented
• Security conscious
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think outside-the-box and creatively problem-solve
• Motivated, self-driven, and fast
• Positive and professional attitude
• Honest, responsible, reliable, punctual, hard-working and energetic
• Loves working as part of a fast-paced and supportive team
• Maintains the highest ethical standards
• Passionate about serving clients with friendliness and care

Additional desired skills (not required):

• Familiarity with Mac operating systems 
• Skilled with paper crafts - precise cutting, gluing, etc.
• Experience in retail sales, hospitality, or service industries

For Consideration:  If this sounds like you, please take a moment to send your resume and cover letter to recruiting@dejaandco.com.

A Little About Us:  

Deja & Co. Exquisite Jewels has been in business for over 40 years, with an established and loyal clientele. We provide an excellent working environment including a positive and professional team, competitive pay, medical*, dental*, vision* and bonus plans*, as well as 401K retirement savings benefits*. While experience in the jewelry industry and/or marketing is desired, we provide extensive and in-depth education with concurrent job training. It is our passion to create an environment of growth and development for each individual as they, in turn, contribute to the establishment of Deja & Co. as a leading boutique jewelry brand.

We can't wait to meet you!

Job Level: Entry

Schedule:  Part-Time, Full-Time

Availability: Day, evenings, and weekends (flexible with school schedules)

Classification: Hourly, non-exempt

Scheduled Hours (0-40): 12 to 40+

*Applies to full-time employees.

Please, no phone calls about this job.