RETAIL STORE ASSOCIATE

San Antonio Shoes, Inc. • Corpus Christi, TX

5d

About The Position

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a privately held company based in San Antonio, Texas, has been in business for over 40 years and is a premier American manufacturer of high-quality comfort footwear. SAS is hiring a Retail Store Associate to support store operations and provide customer service. The associate welcomes customers, helps them find properly fitted shoes, presents related products, operates the point-of-sale system, and supports the company’s service standards and philosophy. The position also involves store opening and closing procedures, weekly bank deposits, and completing special projects.

Requirements

• Some computer ability, including familiarity with POS systems and Microsoft 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 greatness for SAS and the team.
• Accountable for actions.
• Good attendance.
• Self-motivated and a collaborative team player.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, sometimes with help.
• Able to stand for long periods, bend frequently to tie and fit shoes, climb, and move.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as viewing a computer, visual inspection, and preparing and analyzing projects.
• Able to communicate frequently with customers and coworkers.
• Able to travel when needed and operate a vehicle.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Retail experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily store opening and closing procedures in accordance with SAS philosophy and standards for service, cleanliness, and caring.
• Make weekly bank deposits.
• Welcome customers by smiling, greeting, and acknowledging them, and engaging them in conversation.
• Help customers sit, remove their shoes, measure their feet, and find properly fitted SAS shoes.
• Show customers different categories of shoes, handbags, and shoe-care products.
• Operate point-of-sale computer systems for sales, returns, charges, checks, and receiving transfers.
• Develop product knowledge of SAS items and demonstrate enthusiasm for the products and company philosophy through daily words and actions.
• Be ready to work at scheduled times.
• Execute and complete special projects effectively and in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED