Retail
4200 Delor Street
St. Louis, MO 63116
https://forai.org/
Full-Time
Posted: Jan 20, 2026
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Description
Retail Sales, Inventory & Buying Manager
Forai Jewelry, Home & Gifts | St. Louis, MO
Part-time / Full-time (30 hrs/week) | $22/hour
Do you want to use your retail skills to make a meaningful impact? Forai is seeking a Retail Sales, Inventory & Buying Manager to lead boutique operations while supporting refugee and immigrant women artisans through purpose-driven retail.
About the Role
This role oversees daily store operations, leads staff and volunteers, drives sales, and serves as the primary merchandise buyer for Forai’s boutique. You’ll curate mission-aligned products, manage inventory, and create an inviting shopping experience that connects customers to meaningful stories and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as primary buyer for the boutique, sourcing and selecting mission-aligned jewelry, home, and gift items
- Curate and refresh seasonal assortments from Forai artisans and purpose-driven vendors
- Analyze sales and inventory data to inform buying, pricing, and merchandising decisions
- Lead and support retail staff and volunteers through training, scheduling, and coaching
- Oversee daily store operations including POS, cash handling, inventory, and visual merchandising
- Deliver exceptional customer service and build customer loyalty
- Support financial goals across in-store, online, and pop-up sales
Salary: Hourly
Requirements
Qualifications
- Experience in retail sales and customer service; boutique buying or merchandising experience preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Comfortable with POS systems and inventory management
- Ability to balance creativity with business goals
- Flexibility to work occasional weekends
- Passion for Forai’s mission and intercultural sensitivity
How to Apply
About Forai
Forai is a faith-based, Christian nonprofit partnering with refugee and immigrant women to support economic empowerment through training and market opportunities.
Primary Contact: Jennifer Owens
Email: jennifer@forai.org
Phone: 3143085620
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