RETAIL STORE ASSOCIATE
About The Position
San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a privately held company based in San Antonio, Texas, has manufactured high-quality comfort footwear for more than 40 years. The Retail Store Associate supports day-to-day store operations and provides customers with welcoming, knowledgeable service. The associate helps customers find properly fitted SAS footwear and presents shoes, handbags, and shoe-care products while reflecting the company’s service standards and philosophy. The role includes store opening and closing procedures, weekly bank deposits, point-of-sale transactions, and special projects. The position requires working scheduled day and night hours, including weekends, and some travel may be needed.
Requirements
- Some computer ability, including experience with POS systems and MS Office.
- Strong communication skills and exceptional customer service.
- Mature, responsible, and hardworking.
- Respectful and caring toward coworkers.
- High integrity, respect, and empathy for employees at all levels, visitors, vendors, and customers.
- Passion, integrity, and energy to achieve success for SAS and the team.
- Accountable for actions and good attendance.
- Self-motivated and a collaborative team player.
- Must obtain a valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Able to lift 50 pounds, sometimes with help; stand for long periods; bend frequently to tie and fit shoes; climb and move; and operate a vehicle.
- Close visual acuity to view a computer, perform visual inspections, and prepare and analyze projects.
- Able to communicate frequently with customers and coworkers and travel when needed.
- Able to work day and night hours, including weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Retail experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day store opening and closing procedures according to SAS philosophy and standards for service, cleanliness, and caring.
- Make weekly bank deposits.
- Welcome customers by smiling, greeting, and acknowledging them, and engage them in conversation.
- Seat customers, remove their shoes, measure their feet, and fit them with appropriate SAS shoes.
- Present different categories of shoes, handbags, and shoe-care products.
- Operate point-of-sale systems for sales, returns, charges, checks, and receiving transfers.
- Develop product knowledge and demonstrate enthusiasm for SAS products and company philosophy through daily words and actions.
- Be ready to work at scheduled times.
- Complete special projects effectively and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
