Role Description
The Sales Agent will work closely with the Boutique Sales Manager to manage all aspects of sales efforts of Rukundo International handmade products at craft fairs, events, and various locations in the DMV area. This position will require some local travel in order to sell at a variety of locations.
Responsibilities
- Represents Rukundo International at a minimum of four events per year.
- Speaks to the products and mission at above said events selling handmade items (crafts and jewelry)
- Provides accurate receipts for customers, communicates kindly and effectively with all potential customers
- Supports Boutique Sales Manager to organize inventory before, during, and after sales events
- Supports Executive Director with new jewelry and craft inventory, helping to log, photograph, and record determined prices for products
- Conducts in-person sales and helps track sales online through the Rukundo International Website
- Works with the Communications Team for the development of any materials or communications to product sales activities as requested by the Boutique Sales Manager
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week
Role Commitment: 1 year
This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Boutique Sales Manager, as well as responsive to emails.
Qualifications
- Passion for helping underserved communities and selling beautiful, handmade items
- Excellent people skills
- Understanding of financial management and ability to keep organized sales records
- Committed to the mission of Rukundo International
- Resident of the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia, within 30 miles of Washington, D.C.)
- Preferred: bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business or related field
- Preferred: Experience with sales.
