Executive Sales Assistant | Sacramento
We are looking for motivated and talented individuals to join our team. Meissner Sewing is hiring an Executive & Sales Assistant to help support management teams at all retail stores, with a special emphasis on sales. This applicant should be well-organized with strong time management skills – someone who takes initiative and is eager to do well. Applicants should be creative problem solvers, comfortable with technology and excellent writers and communicators. We are seeking someone who is professional and able to maintain confidential information. The small business environment at Meissner Sewing requires the Executive & Sales Assistant to be willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
About the Position
- Develop and maintain strong product knowledge and understand industry-specific trends
- With input and direction from Managers, develop and track quarterly, weekly, and daily sales reports and share relevant facts with management team
- Take the lead in disseminating promotional information to sales teams and fielding any questions with the help of Managers.
- Schedule and track training for all sales staff
- Disseminate online sales leads and implement a follow-up system to ensure all leads are properly nurtured
- Identify and communicate new product information and Meissner-specific value propositions to sales team and customers
- Work with Operations Manager to develop sales forecasts for new products and use those forecasts in all sales goals
- Research and share useful information on competitor pricing, sales strategies, etc
- Make updates to the company’s website using Magento, Shopify and other online platforms including price adjustments, new content and adding uploaded attachments
- Assist with customer service and sales inquiries online through chat, email and phone
- Work with Marketing Manager and Store Managers to regularly update in-store merchandising and manufacturer-provided POP material
Event Related Tasks:
- Act as lead event planner for all in-store and off-site events by ordering tables, chairs, catering and specific products needed to facilitate events
- Pick-up necessary items for events, as needed, including food items, decorations, name tags, shopping bags, etc.
- Help the day of each event with setup of breakfast, customer registration, cleanup of breakfast, receiving catered lunch, etc.
Reports To:
- Operations Manager and General Manager
Schedule
- Typical schedule will be Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm at the Meissner Sewing Sacramento store, but scheduling will vary for events and may require work on weekends.
Pay:
- $50,000 - $60,000
Executive Sales Assistant | Sacramento
We are looking for motivated and talented individuals to join our team. Meissner Sewing is hiring an Executive & Sales Assistant to help support management teams at all retail stores, with a special emphasis on sales. This applicant should be well-organized with strong time management skills – someone who takes initiative and is eager to do well. Applicants should be creative problem solvers, comfortable with technology and excellent writers and communicators. We are seeking someone who is professional and able to maintain confidential information. The small business environment at Meissner Sewing requires the Executive & Sales Assistant to be willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
About the Position
- Develop and maintain strong product knowledge and understand industry-specific trends
- With input and direction from Managers, develop and track quarterly, weekly, and daily sales reports and share relevant facts with management team
- Take the lead in disseminating promotional information to sales teams and fielding any questions with the help of Managers.
- Schedule and track training for all sales staff
- Disseminate online sales leads and implement a follow-up system to ensure all leads are properly nurtured
- Identify and communicate new product information and Meissner-specific value propositions to sales team and customers
- Work with Operations Manager to develop sales forecasts for new products and use those forecasts in all sales goals
- Research and share useful information on competitor pricing, sales strategies, etc
- Make updates to the company’s website using Magento, Shopify and other online platforms including price adjustments, new content and adding uploaded attachments
- Assist with customer service and sales inquiries online through chat, email and phone
- Work with Marketing Manager and Store Managers to regularly update in-store merchandising and manufacturer-provided POP material
Event Related Tasks:
- Act as lead event planner for all in-store and off-site events by ordering tables, chairs, catering and specific products needed to facilitate events
- Pick-up necessary items for events, as needed, including food items, decorations, name tags, shopping bags, etc.
- Help the day of each event with setup of breakfast, customer registration, cleanup of breakfast, receiving catered lunch, etc.
Reports To:
- Operations Manager and General Manager
Schedule
- Typical schedule will be Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm at the Meissner Sewing Sacramento store, but scheduling will vary for events and may require work on weekends.
Pay:
- $50,000 - $60,000
Instructor | All Locations
Full-time, Commission
Are you out going, self-motivated & enjoy working with people? Are you a creative enthusiast who enjoys sewing, quilting and embroidery? If you answered yes to either of those questions, we want to meet you!
Roles and Responsibilities:
Machine instruction educators are responsible for teaching New Owner Guide Classes for products sold in our store; assisting with special events and developing specialty machine focused classes.
- Guide new machine owners through sewing/embroidery functions of their machines
- Provide new machine owners with the information needed to be successful with their machines
- Assist/monitor special events
- Meet the needs of our customers by demonstrating and selling sewing machines and related products to fulfill their creative desires
- Create inspiring and well-made samples
- Provide excellent customer service and experience in the classroom and on the sales floor
- Promote and maintain a safe working and shopping environment
- Consists of a 40 hour, 5 day work week with Sundays off
Job Requirements:
- 5+ years of sewing experience
- Sewing/Embroidery Knowledge; Software knowledge preferred but not required
- Excellent communication, verbal & written skills
- Ability to create an inspiring environment for customers
- Strong commitment to customer service
- Enthusiastic drive to teach customers sewing/embroidery knowledge
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills & ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Instructor | All Locations
Full-time, Commission
Are you out going, self-motivated & enjoy working with people? Are you a creative enthusiast who enjoys sewing, quilting and embroidery? If you answered yes to either of those questions, we want to meet you!
Roles and Responsibilities:
Machine instruction educators are responsible for teaching New Owner Guide Classes for products sold in our store; assisting with special events and developing specialty machine focused classes.
- Guide new machine owners through sewing/embroidery functions of their machines
- Provide new machine owners with the information needed to be successful with their machines
- Assist/monitor special events
- Meet the needs of our customers by demonstrating and selling sewing machines and related products to fulfill their creative desires
- Create inspiring and well-made samples
- Provide excellent customer service and experience in the classroom and on the sales floor
- Promote and maintain a safe working and shopping environment
- Consists of a 40 hour, 5 day work week with Sundays off
Job Requirements:
- 5+ years of sewing experience
- Sewing/Embroidery Knowledge; Software knowledge preferred but not required
- Excellent communication, verbal & written skills
- Ability to create an inspiring environment for customers
- Strong commitment to customer service
- Enthusiastic drive to teach customers sewing/embroidery knowledge
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills & ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Sewing Machine Repair Technician | Sacramento
Meissner is hiring a Sewing Machine Repair Technician to service and repair sewing machines, long-arm quilting machines, embroidery machines ranging from single-needle to 10-needle design, and heavy-duty industrial sewing machines designed to sew leather, upholstery and more.
Meissner’s current team of nine Sewing Machine Repair Technicians typically work Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Meissner retail store on Cormorant Way in Sacramento. Technicians repair and service machines, including a standard “clean, oil and lubricate” service as well as replicating customers’ machine issues and troubleshooting solutions. Brands commonly serviced include JUKI, BERNINA, CONSEW, SINGER and BROTHER. Occasionally, technicians provide on-site repair services, traveling to a customer’s home or business. Technicians research needed parts and work with our parts department to order replacement parts for machines. Technicians also use a point-of-sale system to track detailed notes on customer repairs and to look up previous repair history. Technicians speak with customers and Meissner Store Managers as well.
We Provide Training
You don’t have to know sewing machines to be a Sewing Machine Repair Technician. Meissner will provide training! Many of Meissner’s Sewing Machine Repair Technicians have a background in mechanics, electrical servicing, handyman services, HVAC repair, auto mechanics, small machine mechanics and appliance repair. Meissner will provide comprehensive in-person, written and online training for all technicians. The company will cover costs for the technician to attend in-person manufacturer training for certification on specific machines. Manufacturer training will be coupled with additional in-person training at the Meissner store alongside another experienced technician. All technicians have access to ongoing online training available on-demand and for use while repairing machines. Meissner also provides tools to review written instructions through manuals and online tutorials for machine repair. During onboarding and training, the new hire will work in tandem with an experienced technician. He/she will also watch training videos and read training instructions. The new technician will begin completing simple repairs and, as he/she feels more comfortable, will gradually work toward more complicated repairs. The Service Manager, who also serves as a Sewing Machine Repair Technician, will be available to answer questions and help explain repair processes.
- Experience working with common mechanical hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, allen wrenches etc.)
- Experience preforming electronic troubleshooting and repair.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Great attention to detail.
- Computer operation skills (online research, typing and data input, etc.)
- Valid Driver License and clean driving record.
Competencies:
- Must be able to climb stairs.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry items between 50-100lbs in weight.
- Must have the ability to manually grip and manipulate items often in a repetitive motion, (items such as but not limited to hand tools).
- Must be able to participate in training courses online and in-person (some travel may be required)
- Must be able to work with limited supervision.
- Must be able to drive to perform outside service.
Prior sewing machine repair knowledge is a plus. This is a full-time position, 40 hours a week.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance – paid in full by the company after 5 years
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K & 401K matching
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m to 5 p.m.
- Overtime
- Weekend availability a plus
Pay:
- $45,000 - $80,000 annually based on hourly rate and commission
Work Location:
- Sacramento and ability to travel occasionally.
Sewing Machine Repair Technician | Sacramento
Meissner is hiring a Sewing Machine Repair Technician to service and repair sewing machines, long-arm quilting machines, embroidery machines ranging from single-needle to 10-needle design, and heavy-duty industrial sewing machines designed to sew leather, upholstery and more.
Meissner’s current team of nine Sewing Machine Repair Technicians typically work Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Meissner retail store on Cormorant Way in Sacramento. Technicians repair and service machines, including a standard “clean, oil and lubricate” service as well as replicating customers’ machine issues and troubleshooting solutions. Brands commonly serviced include JUKI, BERNINA, CONSEW, SINGER and BROTHER. Occasionally, technicians provide on-site repair services, traveling to a customer’s home or business. Technicians research needed parts and work with our parts department to order replacement parts for machines. Technicians also use a point-of-sale system to track detailed notes on customer repairs and to look up previous repair history. Technicians speak with customers and Meissner Store Managers as well.
We Provide Training
You don’t have to know sewing machines to be a Sewing Machine Repair Technician. Meissner will provide training! Many of Meissner’s Sewing Machine Repair Technicians have a background in mechanics, electrical servicing, handyman services, HVAC repair, auto mechanics, small machine mechanics and appliance repair. Meissner will provide comprehensive in-person, written and online training for all technicians. The company will cover costs for the technician to attend in-person manufacturer training for certification on specific machines. Manufacturer training will be coupled with additional in-person training at the Meissner store alongside another experienced technician. All technicians have access to ongoing online training available on-demand and for use while repairing machines. Meissner also provides tools to review written instructions through manuals and online tutorials for machine repair. During onboarding and training, the new hire will work in tandem with an experienced technician. He/she will also watch training videos and read training instructions. The new technician will begin completing simple repairs and, as he/she feels more comfortable, will gradually work toward more complicated repairs. The Service Manager, who also serves as a Sewing Machine Repair Technician, will be available to answer questions and help explain repair processes.
- Experience working with common mechanical hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, allen wrenches etc.)
- Experience preforming electronic troubleshooting and repair.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Great attention to detail.
- Computer operation skills (online research, typing and data input, etc.)
- Valid Driver License and clean driving record.
Competencies:
- Must be able to climb stairs.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry items between 50-100lbs in weight.
- Must have the ability to manually grip and manipulate items often in a repetitive motion, (items such as but not limited to hand tools).
- Must be able to participate in training courses online and in-person (some travel may be required)
- Must be able to work with limited supervision.
- Must be able to drive to perform outside service.
Prior sewing machine repair knowledge is a plus. This is a full-time position, 40 hours a week.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance – paid in full by the company after 5 years
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K & 401K matching
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m to 5 p.m.
- Overtime
- Weekend availability a plus
Pay:
- $45,000 - $80,000 annually based on hourly rate and commission
Work Location:
- Sacramento and ability to travel occasionally.
Social Media Internship | Sacramento
Are you creative? Can you tell a compelling story in text, image, and video formats that captures the audience’s attention? Meissner Sewing is looking for an intern to help us enhance the our brand while giving the right candidate the ability to build his/her real life marketing skills.
We are looking for motivated and talented individuals to join our team. The goal of this program is to help further develop your creative multi-media and social media skills in a professional work environment. As a Social Media Intern, you will be working closely with the Director of Marketing and Graphic Designer who will provide you with real hands-on projects that use social media platforms to promote, manage, and share the Meissner Sewing image and story.
You will use your creative skills to create content in the areas of our products, services, brand identity, and events.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Social Media Internship | Sacramento
Are you creative? Can you tell a compelling story in text, image, and video formats that captures the audience’s attention? Meissner Sewing is looking for an intern to help us enhance the our brand while giving the right candidate the ability to build his/her real life marketing skills.
We are looking for motivated and talented individuals to join our team. The goal of this program is to help further develop your creative multi-media and social media skills in a professional work environment. As a Social Media Intern, you will be working closely with the Director of Marketing and Graphic Designer who will provide you with real hands-on projects that use social media platforms to promote, manage, and share the Meissner Sewing image and story.
You will use your creative skills to create content in the areas of our products, services, brand identity, and events.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Type:
Pay:
Perks:
Schedule
Experience