Seasonal Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)

Job Description:
PURPOSE OF POSITIONSales Associates are responsible for generating sales by delighting our customers in all interactions, maintaining store/visual presentation and adhering to operational standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet, engage, and determine customer’s needs in the store to ensure we create a customer focused environment that ensures outstanding service.
• Take pride in achieving personal selling goals and contribute to the store achieving monthly sale goals.
• Embrace quarterly Division of Responsibility (DOR) and take pride in educating self in all product knowledge.
• Maintains store appearance to merchandising & cleanliness standards.
• Positively and proactively help solve problems for our customers and balance multiple customers in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Influence customer buying decisions, by communicating information about the quality, value and style of product.
• Utilize retail POS Systems.
• Contribute to build and maintain a positive morale in store.
• Maintain a positive, upbeat and energetic demeanor.
• Actively participate in store meetings and training sessions.
• Promote a strong sense of teamwork by working together safely, effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all associates.
• Protect Company assets by ensuring adherence to all Loss Prevention procedures.
• Uphold and embrace the Z Gallerie mission and values statement.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and uphold all company policies, standards and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONSEducation & Formal Training

• A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to examine issues both strategically and tactically
• Ability to determine and shift priorities quickly

Communication Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Work Environment/Hours

• A part-time or full-time hourly non-exempt position working in stores
• Ability to work varying hours and schedules to include days, mid shifts, nights, weekends and holidays

Experience & Skills

• Previous retail experience preferred
• Proficiency in Gmail and Google Apps preferred; ability to adapt to additional internal applications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Professional appearance and demeanor
• The ability to be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Must have ability to safely lift minimum of 50 lbs. without restrictions
• Able to regularly perform store maintenance items: sweep, vacuum, empty trash, clean
• Ability to use and climb ladders safely
• Requires ability to perform repetitive motions (i.e. hanging, folding, ringing up customers, etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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