COMPANY PROFILE:
Established in downtown Ann Arbor in 1986, Orchid Lane, Inc. is a family owned clothing, jewelry, and home décor store. For over 20 years, Orchid Lane Inc. has been a leader in helping to establishing fair trade co-operatives around the world, which we continue to import from today.
New "$15 or Less" Stores Now Open
Orchid Lane Warehouse - Opened August 2006 (Ann Arbor, MI)
La Bodega - Opened August 2009 (East Lansing, MI)
Sugar Magnolia - Opened January 2010 (Raleigh, NC)
Stella Blue - Opened August 2010 (Charlottesville, VA)
All of the stores within the Orchid Lane group are rewarding and creative environments to work and shop in, and we pride ourselves in maintaining the highest level of customer service.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Full/Part Time employee
The Orchid Lane training program is a 30 day comprehensive plan focused on immersing the trainee in all aspects of running the store. Trainees will start with learning store policies/philosophy, working with customers, stocking, pricing, merchandising, basic management principals, product knowledge, and visual displays. Trainees will have performance assessments.
Necessary Skills:
Self Motivation
Honesty
Ability to problem solve
Team-oriented
Great sense of style/fashion
Ability to lead others
Entrepreneurial spirit
Fun and enthusiastic personality
All interested applicants should email answers to the following questions, a resume if available, and a list of references both personal and professional.
email to : orchidlane.info_gmail.com
Please include the name, city and state of the store you are applying for in all capital letters in the subject line.
Example: Subject - STELLA BLUE CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
1) Name, Phone Number(s), Address, Today's Date
2) Education Level; if currently enrolled, please attach school schedule
3) Hours Available:
Mon-Sat 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 11:30am - 6:30pm
*Please note if you are unavailable at any of these times
4) How many hours per week do you want to work?
When are you able to start? Position desired?
5) Past employment experience
6) Tell us a little about yourself
7) Tell us about your 5-year plan
8) What contributions do you see yourself making to the Orchid Lane team?