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Part Time Sales Associate

Hove Parfumeur

Posted 12/17/25

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$15/hour

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434 CHARTRES ST, New Orleans, LA 70130

Part-Time
Experienced
Retail
In Person

Job Description

Sales Associate – Hové Parfumeur (French Quarter)

About Hové Parfumeur

Hové Parfumeur is a family‑owned, historical perfumery located in the heart of the French Quarter. Established with a deep appreciation for tradition and craftsmanship, our boutique offers handcrafted fragrances, unique scent collections, and an intimate, sensory‑rich experience for visitors from around the world. As one of the oldest perfumeries in New Orleans, we take pride in preserving our heritage while welcoming guests with warmth and authenticity.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a personable, attentive Sales Associate who enjoys storytelling, hospitality, and helping customers discover fragrances that reflect their individuality. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a boutique environment and appreciates artistry, history, and the charm of the French Quarter.

Key Responsibilities
  • Greet guests with genuine hospitality and share the history of Hové Parfumeur
  • Guide customers through fragrance selections with thoughtful, sensory‑based recommendations
  • Maintain strong knowledge of scent families, ingredients, and product stories
  • Create memorable experiences for both tourists and locals
  • Process transactions accurately.
  • Assist with restocking, merchandising, and maintaining the boutique’s elegant presentation
  • Uphold the warm, family‑oriented values that define our perfumery
Qualifications
  • Previous retail or hospitality experience preferred
  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, confident presence
  • Interest in fragrance, history, or artisan goods
  • Ability to learn product details and share them with enthusiasm
  • Comfortable working in a high‑traffic, tourist‑heavy area
  • Reliable, punctual, and collaborative
Scheduling Requirements
  • Must be available to work weekends
  • Especially needed on Sundays and Mondays
  • Flexibility for holidays and special events is a plus
What Makes This Role Special
  • Work in a historic, culturally rich French Quarter setting
  • Join a small, family‑run team that values authenticity and craftsmanship

Benefits

  • Employee discounts and potential for growth within the boutique

Skills

  • Customer Service

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About Hove Parfumeur

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Founded in 1931, Hové® is the oldest continuous perfumer manufacturer in New Orleans. The adherence to quality and personal service has been staunchly maintained through four generations of ownership in the same family. Located in one of the oldest buildings in the New Orleans’ French Quarter, Hové® uses the finest of essential oils and ingredients from all over the world to create its fragrances. Hové®’s only store is its 18th Century shop in New Orleans, but through the mail order business (and now, its online store) its fine perfumes, colognes and other fragrant products are known throughout the entire United States, Canada and many other continents.