Retail Sales Associate, part-time

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Sales Associate processes sales of Girl Scout merchandise and meets the needs of girls, adult members, staff, and visitors while providing customer satisfaction and preserving the Girl Scout Mission. The position is based at the Girl Scout Leadership Center in Tampa, Florida, and includes work at mobile locations such as GSWCF camps. The regular schedule is every Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with additional Tuesday-through-Thursday mid-morning to early-afternoon hours based on seasonality. The role is part-time and hourly, with a starting rate of $16.00 per hour. The associate operates the retail store, handles transactions, assists and educates customers, maintains merchandise presentation and inventory, and supports sales reporting and deposits. The schedule may include nights, weekends, and special events based on customer needs.

Requirements

Retail and cash-handling experience.
Mathematical ability and general accounting comprehension.
Clear and effective communication with customers and co-workers.
Dependability, punctuality, courtesy, and trustworthiness.
Good oral and written communication and human relations skills.
Ability to accept additional tasks, duties, training, and direction from management.
Computer proficiency and ability to operate a cash register and 10-key calculator.
Ability to organize data and compile sales reports.
Reliable transportation, a clear driving record, and proof of insurance.
Ability to constantly stand, bend, and reach.
Ability to lift 40–50 pounds.
Availability for a flexible part-time schedule, including some nights and weekends.
Knowledge and acceptance of the beliefs and principles of the Girl Scout movement, and willingness to register as a member of Girl Scouts of the USA.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Girl Scout Program Portfolio.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software such as Word and Excel.
Bondable.

Responsibilities

Open and close the brick-and-mortar store during advertised hours and support mobile retail locations, including GSWCF camps.
Ring up sales and process cash, check, and credit transactions; issue receipts, refunds, credits, and exchanges; and keep money secure.
Provide high-quality service to internal and external customers and represent Girl Scouting positively.
Educate customers about the Girl Scout Program Portfolio, related merchandise, and correct use of uniforms and insignia.
Select and show merchandise, demonstrate or describe its use, and help customers make selections.
Merchandise and promote goods creatively.
Keep the store inviting, clean, stocked, neat, and attractive; assist with day-to-day housekeeping.
Monitor merchandise and inventory levels and report their status to the Director of Retail Operations.
Receive, count, price, and stock inventory using vendor packing lists; promptly send documentation to the Director of Retail Operations for POS inventory updates and invoice processing.
Perform detailed counts of assigned merchandise and assist with seasonal and annual inventories.
Communicate customer suggestions, insights, and concerns to the Director of Retail Operations.
Work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as needed, and support special events, including coordinating and facilitating mobile stores.
Prepare daily sales reports with supporting documentation and make weekly bank deposits.
Perform related duties as assigned.