Retail Sales Associate

Alpin Haus • City of Amsterdam, NY

3d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The Retail Sales Associate maximizes selling opportunities through friendly customer interactions, product information, purchase recommendations, and closing sales. The role supports customers throughout the retail store, helps maintain merchandise displays and stock areas, and contributes to a positive shopping experience. The position is part-time, scheduled for 10–25 hours per week, with flexible availability required for evenings and weekends. Additional hours may be available based on business needs. Pay is $17–$20 per hour plus commission.

This role has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed in a typical office or retail store environment, with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Duties may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities, and employees may be assigned other job-related duties by their supervisor.

Requirements

• Customer-friendly demeanor, outgoing personality, and positive attitude.
• Observant and well organized.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Weekend and evening work required.
• Ability to talk and hear, stand and walk, grasp with hands, and reach with arms and hands.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail and/or customer service work experience preferred.
• Enthusiasm for skiing and/or snowboarding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales that meet or exceed monthly targets.
• Anticipate customer needs and suggestively sell products and services to enhance customers’ outdoor experiences.
• Arrange merchandise in the store and window displays in appealing, creative ways to encourage sales.
• Assist customers in all areas of the retail store to ensure a friendly, positive, and professional shopping experience.
• Test customer water samples and provide guidance on proper pool and spa water care.
• Assist with unloading trucks and stocking merchandise.
• Maintain showroom and stock areas by organizing shelves, folding and hanging merchandise by size and style, and performing light housekeeping throughout the workday.
• Identify merchandise trends and recommend new product offerings to management.

Benefits

• Commission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed