Shoe Sewing Machine Operator/Tender jobs in Sacramento, CA

About Us:
Meissner Sewing has three stores in the Greater Sacramento region – in Folsom, Roseville and Sacramento – that are premier destinations for sewing enthusiasts, offering a wide range of sewing machines, notions, and accessories. We take pride in delivering quality products and exceptional sewing education to our customers. We're looking for a passionate Sewing Instructor who can inspire and educate our customers while also contributing to our sales efforts within the classroom.

Job Description: 
Searching for creative individuals who will encourage students and instill confidence while educating them on using their embroidery machines, demonstrating products, and sharing knowledge, skills, tips and habits to help students be successful with machine embroidery. Successful candidates will be outgoing, self-motivated, organized, good communicators and open-minded with creating new educational opportunities for our customers to learn new sewing skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Machine instruction educators are responsible for teaching New Owner Classes for products sold in our store; assisting with special events and developing specialty machine-focused classes.

• Guide new machine owners through sewing/embroidery functions of their machines
• Provide new machine owners with the information needed to be successful with their machines
• Assist/monitor special events
• Assist with administrative duties for Meissner University tasks
• Meet the needs of our customers by demonstrating and selling sewing machines and related products to fulfill their creative desires
• Create inspiring and well-made samples
• Provide excellent customer service and experience in the classroom and on the sales floor
• Promote and maintain a safe working and shopping environment
• Part-time to full-time options (up to 40 hours) with Sundays off

Job Requirements:

• 5 years of sewing experience
• Sewing/Embroidery Knowledge; Software knowledge preferred but not required
• Excellent communication, verbal & written skills
• Ability to create an inspiring environment for customers
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Enthusiastic drive to teach customers sewing/embroidery knowledge
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills & ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Information:

• Compensation: Hourly wage Commission 
• Employee discounts on sewing products.