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Store Manager, Retail Shop, Newport Beach

Start Date: Hiring ASAP (with a four-week training period)
Store Opening: Mid-October

Location: Newport Beach

Rate: Competitive, based on experience

Role Overview

The Store Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily store operations, leading the team, and ensuring the customer experience reflects the Prairie ethos of thoughtful, timeless design. This role requires both operational know-how and a natural eye for style to help curate and maintain the look and feel of the store.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day store operations and ensure smooth functioning of all retail activities

  • Lead, train, and support staff with a focus on customer service and brand values

  • Curate merchandise displays and maintain the store’s aesthetic in line with Prairie’s design vision

  • Manage scheduling, opening/closing routines, and daily operational checklists

  • Track inventory, coordinate restocking, and manage vendor relationships

  • Drive sales through exceptional client service and team performance

  • Handle customer concerns with professionalism and care

  • Support and execute events, promotions, and seasonal resets

Qualifications

  • Previous retail management or supervisory experience preferred, proficient in Shopify and Google Suite.

  • Strong organizational and leadership skills

  • A natural sense of style with an appreciation for interiors, antiques, and design

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

  • Flexible and motivated to grow with a new retail concept

Details

  • Schedule: Five days per week, Tuesday through Saturday

  • Training: Four-week training period prior to store opening

  • Start Date: Immediate hire in preparation for our mid-October opening

Sales Associates, Part- Time, Retail Shop, Newport Beach

Location: Newport Beach, CA
Hours: Part-time, Tuesday–Saturday (schedule to be set within store hours)
Start Date: Hiring ASAP (with a four-week training period)
Store Opening: Mid-October

Rate: Competitive, based on experience

Role Overview

The Part-Time Sales Associate will be the face of Prairie Interiors on the retail floor, welcoming guests, offering thoughtful product knowledge, and helping create a warm, inspiring shopping experience. This role is ideal for someone with a natural eye for style, a love of interiors, and a genuine enthusiasm for connecting with people.

Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional, design-minded customer service with warmth and professionalism

  • Assist with merchandising and maintain the store’s aesthetic presentation

  • Support store operations, including opening/closing, handling transactions, and maintaining cleanliness

  • Share knowledge of Prairie’s ethos, product stories, and design inspiration with customers

  • Assist with restocking, receiving shipments, and inventory organization

  • Support store events and seasonal resets as needed

Qualifications

  • Previous retail or hospitality experience preferred but not required

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • A natural knack for style and genuine interest in interiors, antiques, and design

  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

  • Flexible schedule and willingness to work Tuesdays through Saturdays

Details

  • Schedule: Part-time, 2–4 shifts per week (within Tuesday–Saturday hours)

  • Training: Four-week training period prior to store opening

  • Start Date: Immediate hire in preparation for our mid-October opening