Gift Clerk - Renton

About Us

Uwajimaya, a family‑owned business and cornerstone of Asian grocery retailing since 1928, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences, Uwajimaya has grown to become the premier destination for Asian food culture in the Pacific Northwest.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, driven to excel in their roles, and motivated to contribute to our vibrant team. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or eager to start your career, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our enthusiasm for food, customer service, and Asian culture.

• Functional/Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  You possess the necessary functional and technical knowledge to perform your job at a high level.
• Customer Focus:
  Dedicated to meeting customer expectations and using feedback for improvements, building effective relationships based on trust and respect.
• Action Oriented:
  You enjoy hard work, are full of energy for challenging tasks, and seize opportunities with minimal planning.
• Peer Relationships:
  You find common ground with peers, solve problems collaboratively, and are a cooperative team player who encourages collaboration.
• Self‑Development:
  Committed to continuous improvement, adapt to different situations, and work to develop strengths while addressing weaknesses.

• A flexible, friendly, and diverse work environment
• Competitive starting wages
• Employee discounts on food and gift items
• Paid holidays from day one
• Excellent health benefits
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Supplemental insurance options available

The Gift Clerk at Uwajimaya is responsible for delivering excellent customer service by assisting customers with gift items, ensuring attractive merchandise displays, and maintaining accurate pricing. This role involves restocking shelves, upselling products, and providing a positive shopping experience for customers.

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Greet customers warmly, offer product knowledge and use effective sales techniques to increase sales.
• Creatively showcase products daily, aligning with seasonal changes, holidays, and promotions.
• Stock and replenish shelves, ensuring correct pricing, alignment, and uniformity. Regularly rotate, face, and dust products.
• Monitor inventory levels, prevent out‑of‑stock situations, and inform managers about necessary product orders.
• Process phone orders, prepare merchandise for pickup, and facilitate transfers between stores when required.
• Possess in‑depth knowledge of products and their locations to assist customers effectively.
• Keep the work area clean and safe, ensuring a pleasant shopping environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Starting at $21.00/hour, depending on experience.

Uwajimaya participates in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility. Please review the E‑Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster before proceeding with your application.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior retail experience and knowledge of Asian products preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Basic math proficiency, familiarity with ten‑key/calculator, and comfortable using computers.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate varying shifts.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and proactively work independently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Retail