Merchandise Sales Clerk - Seasonal - Part Time - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•Escondido, CA

6d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives. HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION The Merchandise Sales Clerk performs all job assignments with a positive attitude that supports San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's mission and vision of saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in wildlife care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature and leading the fight against extinction. The Merchandise Sales Clerk under supervision sells merchandise items while providing outstanding guest service. This position reports to Retail Management. WHAT YOU WILL DO Sells merchandise items, Rents and maintains strollers, wheelchairs, ECVs, and other equipment. Proactive to suggestive selling. Participate in department promotions and systems for up selling. Operates point of sale system, handles and tenders a variety of sales transactions including cash, proactive to suggestive selling Maintains stock levels and cleans displays Provides outstanding guest service, greets guests Demonstrates understanding of a variety merchandise types Keeps prices clearly posted and updated Orders items as necessary and maintains an inventory as directed WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR The San Diego Zoo Safari Park Retail Operations team is seeking candidates with top-notch interpersonal skills to provide a world-class guest experience. Candidates with problem solving skills to identify practical solutions and teamwork skills to work well with others are highly desirable. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be considered for the position with open availability. Please note if you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete the Responsible Beverage Service Training (RBS) within 60 days of your hire date. Training will be provided to you by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and completed on site.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be considered for the position with open availability.
RBS Certificate within 30 Days required.
Food Handler's Card within 30 Days required.
Understands merchandising methods and register practices
Background/history/operations of merchandising
Zoo and Safari Park rules and regulations
Operate a cash register accurately and efficiently
Understand and carry out instructions
Understand and communicate effectively with the public
Deal tactfully and courteously with the others in a diverse environment
Proactively maintains appropriate stock levels
Provides outstanding guest service

Nice To Haves

Candidates with top-notch interpersonal skills to provide a world-class guest experience.
Candidates with problem solving skills to identify practical solutions and teamwork skills to work well with others are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Sells merchandise items
Rents and maintains strollers, wheelchairs, ECVs, and other equipment
Proactive to suggestive selling
Participate in department promotions and systems for up selling
Operates point of sale system, handles and tenders a variety of sales transactions including cash, proactive to suggestive selling
Maintains stock levels and cleans displays
Provides outstanding guest service, greets guests
Demonstrates understanding of a variety merchandise types
Keeps prices clearly posted and updated
Orders items as necessary and maintains an inventory as directed