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# Sales Associate, Part Time (Woodland) at Squishable

- **Company:** Squishable
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI
- **Posted:** 2026-04-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/squishable/jobs/4689438005

## Job description

Squishable is a close-knit team of designers, artists, pop culture-fanatics, and lovers of all things adorable. Together we create the cutest, cuddliest, (and sometimes downright unusual) plush and lifestyle products in the world. With the millions-strong Squishable fan community cheering us on (and a lot of cupcakes, coffee, and karaoke) we make people say "awww." Our offices are in a sunny Soho loft in NYC, and downtown Washington DC.

What does a Squishable Retail Sales Associate do?

Our Retail Sales Associates are passionate and willing to become Squishable Ambassadors - to learn about our unique products and the communication skills to translate that into the highest level of customer service.

As a member of the team this person will:

- Set and maintain exceptional brand and operational standards within the store
- Perform all POS transactions in an efficient and courteous manner
- Engage with customers and create a fun and memorable environment within the store
- Process inbound shipments
- Maintain efficient organization of inventory and ensure that all merchandise is displayed correctly as per brand visual guidelines
- Foster a passion for and willingness to become Squishable ambassadors; to learn about our unique products and the communication skills to translate that into the highest level of customer service

The Ideal candidate is someone who has. . .

- Reasonably open availability with flexibility to work both evenings and weekends
- Previous retail experience, preferably in a pop-up, promotional, or boutique environment preferred
- Familiarity with Square or similar POS software
- Capability to lift cartons up to 20 lbs.

Benefits/ Perks:

- Pay Rate is $14.00 per hour
- A fun, welcoming workplace where creativity and personality are encouraged
- Career growth opportunities (many of our Associates and Sales Leads become Store Managers!)
- Employee discounts (yes, even on the giant plushies)
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) matching

At Squishable.com, Inc. we value, celebrate, and support diversity and inclusivity across our community and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets. We do not discriminate against any applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

CCPA disclosure notice [here.](https://www.squishable.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRPO)

## About Squishable

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Squishable designs and sells giant, round, fuzzy stuffed animals (plush toys) through a fan-driven design process, blending technology and toy making.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding not publicly available)
- **Headquarters**: New York City (Soho), New York, USA (with additional offices in Washington, DC)
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: Zoe Fraade‑Blanar (Co‑Founder & CCO) and others (names not fully disclosed)

## Core Business
- **Industry**: Toy manufacturing / Consumer goods; the company describes itself as “a technology company with a toy habit.”
- **Target Customers**: B2C (collectors, fans, gift‑givers) and B2B (wholesale to retailers, corporate partners)
- **Mission**: To make the world a cuter place and to empower fans to shape the products they love.

## Products & Services
- **[Squishable Plush Toys]**: The core product line – large, round, soft stuffed animals in categories such as food, animals, mythological creatures, and original fan‑designed characters. Products are sold online and in retail stores. More than half of designs come from fan submissions via the “Project Open Squish” design contest.
- **[Philanthropy Program]**: Monthly charity donations based on customer photo submissions, seasonal toy donations to children’s charities, and auctions of prototypes for charitable causes.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$9.3 million (source: aggregated business database data)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed; partners include children’s charities and the fan community.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Over 3 million Squishables released to date.
  - Active hiring for a Head of Visual Merchandising (hybrid, NYC).
  - Small but stable team (62 employees per LinkedIn; 103 per Built In – conflicting reports).
  - Employee headcount declined ~3% year‑over‑year (LinkedIn), but the company continues to invest in retail and design roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Fan‑Powered Design**: The “Project Open Squish” contest and constant community feedback ensure products resonate directly with buyers, creating strong brand loyalty and a built‑in marketing channel.
- **Unique Aesthetic**: The distinct “squishy” look (giant, round, fuzzy) differentiates the brand from traditional plush toys.
- **Community‑First Culture**: Active social media engagement, charity initiatives, and a dedicated fan base (over 3,700 LinkedIn followers) provide recurring organic promotion.

## Strategic Focus
- **Retail Expansion**: Hiring a senior visual merchandising leader to elevate in‑store experiences and grow the physical retail footprint.
- **Design & Innovation**: Continuing to crowdsource new designs and expand into new categories (food, mythical creatures, etc.).
- **Philanthropy & Brand Purpose**: Deepening charitable partnerships to reinforce brand identity and customer loyalty.
- **Operational Stability**: Maintaining a lean team while investing in e‑commerce (Shopify, Netsuite, etc.) and digital marketing.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Small but mighty” team of creatives, dreamers, and highly skilled individuals; described as friendly, passionate, and welcoming of big ideas. Karaoke nights and a strong sense of camaraderie.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid – some roles are based in physical offices (NYC and Washington, DC) with flexibility; many positions require on‑site presence. The new Visual Merchandising role is explicitly hybrid.
- **Benefits** (from company pages):
  - Great healthcare (medical, dental, vision), FSA, disability & life insurance
  - 401(k) with employer match
  - 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
  - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  - Generous PTO and paid holidays
  - Employee discounts (and “all the plush you can hug”)
  - Investment in training, education, and career development
- **Engineering / Tech**: The company builds its own websites, tools, and internal systems; tech stack includes Shopify, Stripe, Netsuite, Mailchimp, Adobe Creative Suite, and more.

## Sources
1. [Squishable Official About Page](https://squishable.com/pages/about-us)
2. [Squishable Hire Me / Careers Page](https://squishable.com/pages/hire-me)
3. [Squishable LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/squishable)
4. [Squishable on Built In (company profile)](https://builtin.com/company/squishable)
5. [Squishable Homepage](https://squishable.com/)

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