RETAIL STORE ASSOCIATE

4473f2fc-43f1-4030-aeae-9acd53e64932 • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a privately held company based in San Antonio, Texas, has manufactured high-quality comfort footwear for over 40 years. SAS is hiring a Retail Store Associate to support store operations and provide customers with welcoming, knowledgeable service. The associate helps customers find appropriately fitted SAS footwear and related products, operates the point-of-sale system, and carries out store procedures and assigned projects. The position involves standing for extended periods, physical activity, customer interaction, and some travel.

Requirements

• Some computer ability, including familiarity 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 toward employees, visitors, vendors, and customers.
• Passion, integrity, and energy to contribute to SAS and the team.
• Accountability for actions.
• Good attendance.
• Self-motivated and a collaborative team player.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, sometimes with help.
• Ability to stand for long periods and frequently bend, climb, and move.
• Close visual acuity for computer viewing, visual inspection, and preparing and analyzing projects.
• Ability to communicate frequently with customers and coworkers.
• Ability 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’s philosophy and standards for service, cleanliness, and care.
• 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 POS computer systems for sales, returns, charges, checks, and receiving transfers.
• Develop product knowledge and demonstrate enthusiasm for SAS products and company philosophy.
• Be ready to work at scheduled times.
• Complete special projects effectively and on time.

What This Job Offers

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