Natwerk Designs

what is a fair salary for this job?

it's a full-time (40 hr) position in a small independent kitchen shop/restaurant. I would be in charge of all purchasing for the retail aspect of the business, developing a new bridal registry program, increasing the scope of product offered by bringing in table linens and dinnerware, etc. to boost the registry, customer service, training 2-3 sales people, receiving all merchandise, checking it in when it arrives, and developing the merchandising/visual plan for the store and windows. I have ten years retail experience, several years as a manager, and several years in merchandising and interior design. Should this be a strict wage/salary position or low salary and high bonus based on performance? I was offered $1600 monthly plus monthly bonuses of 5-25% of the business' increase over last year numbers...I was expecting in the neighborhood of $35K ann. plus small performance bonuses monthly or quarterly.

Public Comments

1. 1600 is way too low unless rent in your area is $400 a month. $35K is more than reasonable!!!Plus 5-10%. They will never find someone with your skills for that money unless they hire someone way too young who lives at home still.
2. $40K
3. With 10 years exp. in the DC area that would bring about 50K. I would rather have the salary than the bounus. Just me...I like to know what I have coming in on a regular basis. Good luck making your decision.
4. Way too low. Lowest legal salary for exempt employees is $455/wk. You have more than enough qualifications so don't let them stiff you.