Retail Associate

White Sands Trading•Alamogordo, NM

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Discover one of the world’s great natural wonders, in the glistening White Sands National Park located just outside Alamogordo New Mexico. The seemingly endless sea of white sand engulfs nearly 275 sq. mi. of desert, with nearly 230 sq. mi. for recreating, makes up the world’s largest gypsum dune field. Come join our team of talented retail associates providing amazing customer service and hospitality to the visitors of the park. Retail Associate Part Time Year Round Summary of Position: Assist all guests and visitors of the Company with timely, efficient and professional service adhering to Company standards of ensuring an extraordinary hospitality experience.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills to interact positively with others
Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure
Display energy and enthusiasm when working with customers and fellow Associates
Dependable to always be on time and on schedule
Able to lift frequently up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
Position also involves frequent bending, twisting, lifting and squatting and up to 8 hours per day on feet in a fast paced environment.
High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to handle general math

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year retail sales experience preferred
Minimum 1 year experience with POS systems preferred

Responsibilities

Greet customers within 30 seconds of entering the store & provide friendly customer service
Achieve and maintain product knowledge to assist customers with purchasing decisions
Guide and direct customers to appropriate products of interest and answer related inquiries
Assist customers with all park related inquiries (utilizing approved NPS interpretive information)
Assist customers making selections by building customer confidence; offering suggestions and opinions
Accurately total, process and collect payments from guests to include, but not limited to, using the point of sale system, handling money, processing credit and debit cards and making change
Restock and maintain displays (labeling correctly as needed) per Company standards
Achieve established sales goals
Participate in closing, opening procedures
Participate in daily cleaning/maintenance duties
Strict adherence to all store policies
Contribute to a positive environment where all employees trust and respect each other
Other duties per the Duties checklist and as assigned