Seasonal Sales Associate
Seasonal Sales Associate – Holiday 2025
About Topdrawer
Topdrawer designs tools for the impossibly creative.
Topdrawer was born in Tokyo and now operates 16 stunning stores across five major U.S. cities, with a growing direct-to-consumer luxury brand online. We serve a community of impossibly creative people with beautifully designed tools for living, traveling, and creating—fountain pens, notebooks, house shoes, small leather goods, sunglasses, bags, and ritual objects.
Our brand combines elevated Japanese design sensibility, European craft influences, and a uniquely personal retail experience that encourages presence, slowness, and intention. With strong in-store storytelling and an expanding digital presence, Topdrawer is evolving into a quiet powerhouse in modern luxury retail.
Seasonal Sales Associate – Role Overview
As a Seasonal Sales Associate at Topdrawer, you are the face of our brand during the busiest and most festive time of year. From November through mid-January, you will welcome customers, share product stories, and create a warm and inspiring shopping experience. You’ll play a key role in helping customers discover thoughtful gifts, creative rituals, and timeless tools for intentional living.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven, design-focused brand and gain experience in a high-volume retail environment.
Please note: Seasonal employees must be available to work throughout the duration of the holiday season (November – mid-January). Requests for time off during this period cannot be accommodated.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Customer Experience & Community
- Deliver a warm, personalized customer experience during peak holiday shopping
- Share product knowledge and stories that reflect Topdrawer’s values
- Create an inviting and joyful environment for customers and teammates alike
Team Support
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth, high-energy store operations
- Model service standards for new seasonal hires
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace
Store Operations & Merchandising
- Assist with restocking, visual displays, and maintaining store cleanliness
- Ensure merchandise presentation reflects craftsmanship and design
- Support seasonal product launches and store refreshes
Sales & Business Support
- Contribute to personal and store-level sales goals
- Maintain accuracy and service excellence at the point of sale
- Stay informed on product knowledge and promotions
You Are
- Enthusiastic about creativity, craftsmanship, and meaningful products
- Dependable, friendly, and energized by connecting with people
- Adaptable and coachable, with a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with a natural sense of style and storytelling
- Excited to work for a mission-driven brand during the holiday season
Why Join Topdrawer for the Holidays?
- Gain leadership and retail experience with a growing luxury brand
- Work alongside a passionate, creative team during the most festive season of the year
- Generous Employee Discount on our beautifully designed tools for living, traveling, and creating
Compensation & Seasonal Details
- Seasonal, part-time hourly role
- $16–$19/hour, based on experience
- Monthly Sales Commission Opportunities
- Employment runs from November 2, 2025 – January 11, 2026
- No time-off requests will be approved during this period
Additional Information
Topdrawer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.
Physical Requirements: This role may require standing for extended periods and regularly lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact HRadmin@topdrawershop.com.
Topdrawer will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.