Live Personal Shopper

About this Role:As a Live Personal Shopper, you will host live shopping events for our video marketplace. Our proprietary technology allows you to create a shoppable video in under 30 seconds, allowing you to host these experiences in real-time as you shop. You’ll curate a selection of items daily with luxury retailers in your market, film short videos showcasing the product, build relationships with sales associates and retailers, respond to customer inquiries and coordinate purchase orders with the fulfillment and operations team.

This is an exciting on-air position with a strong sales-focus - you will have monthly quotas to meet with events hosted, items posted and sales achieved. We offer a competitive salary, incentive plan and benefits (full-time).

Responsibilities:Build relationships and work with retailers and store sales associates to curate a selection of products available for purchase by our customers dailyMuch like an influencer, you will build a loyal clientele through follower count on the ShopThing marketplace and customer service via appMeet or exceed monthly sales goals as directed by ShopThingEstablish and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by responding to customer inquiries (pre and post events) through chat via appDevelop long lasting relationships with sales associates and customers that lead to an increase in salesCreate and manage your shopping schedule, with regards to what retailers to visit and length of time spent at each location.Adhere to quality and quantity standards, as directed by your manager and the ShopThing leadership team. Shoppers are expected to host on average 5 events per week, with an average of 50 products per event. The specific targets of events and products at any given time will be directed by management.Ensure accuracy and quality of products received for fulfillment purposes.Work cross-functionally to ensure successful completion and execution of events and order fulfillment.

QualificationsStrong passion for shopping, fashion, style and luxury goodsComfortable in front of the camera (on screen personality)Strong product knowledge in the luxury space as well as trendsRequires 80%+ travel within your market, so a car is required (mileage and parking beyond your commute will be partially reimbursed)As a predominately iOS platform, an iPhone is requiredAbility to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holiday availabilityStrong customer service skillsAble to adapt quickly in an ever-changing start-up environmentExperience in retail, sales, fashion and entertainment is a PLUS

MUST HAVES: Requires 80%+ travel within your local city, willingness to travel internationally to host live shopping events!As a predominately iOS platform, an iPhone is requiredAbility to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holiday availabilityYou are legally authorized to work in the designated country of hireExcited to be part of a dynamic and growing team helping build the future of live shopping

ShopThing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for every person who walks through our doors. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. ShopThing celebrates and embraces diversity.

As a member of the ShopThing team, you can expect

A competitive salary based on experienceHealth Insurance options including Medical and Dental benefitsAn excuse to always look your best via our ShopThing employee discount on goods purchased though the app!An inclusive and collaborative environment to joinAn opportunity to be a part of building the future of live video in commerce in North America!

There's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. We're looking for an optimist with grit and determination, who is excited to face the challenges of a growing startup. ShopThing is the type of company where you can grow, and we encourage you to apply to us even if you don't 100% match the exact job description.

About ShopThingWe’re on a mission to transform the way people shop and sell through live video commerce. Having raised our Series A financing round from top VCs, we are gearing up to take over the l-commerce space, one live shopping trip at a time, and bring the $430 billion gig economy to North America with the help of top-tier retail brands, influencers and 500,000+ users.