Museum Store Full-Time Sales Associate

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy • Mill Run, PA

297d • $17 - $20

About The Position

Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a fulltime Museum Store Sales Associate for the Museum Store department at Fallingwater. The overall objective of this position is to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Museum Store, with a focus on selling merchandise and providing excellent customer service. This position will report directly to the Director of Retail Operations.

Requirements

• At least two years of retail sales experience is required.
• Professional customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively are required.
• Must demonstrate a professional and positive attitude, especially when communicating with customers, fellow coworkers and management team.
• Must be familiar with computerized Point of Sales systems and possess applicable computer skills.
• Experience with cash handling is strongly preferred.
• Flexibility with schedule and hours, and ability to work weekends and holidays are required.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant sales experience in a gift store, boutique or home décor environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists senior staff in daily cash receipts/closing report and item reports.
• Assists in opening and closing procedures including cash handling and balancing register at the end of the day.
• Assists in the proper handling of inventory, and takes steps to prevent damage.
• Serves and assists customers with purchases.
• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Restocks inventory in store; informs senior staff when product is low.
• Assists with end-of-year inventory count.
• Incorporates WPC's constituent-focused customer service values in work habits and interaction with others.
• Encourages visitors to become members. Sells WPC memberships in Museum Store.
• Supports the Conservancy's cost containment and fundraising efforts and needs, as applicable.
• Cleans the Museum Store and maintains its appearance daily.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations