Sales Associate Retail Visual Merchandiser

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

7h

About The Position

As the public face for LHAS, the Sales Associate/Visual Merchandiser is expected to be continuously updating their knowledge of the company?s product, service and policies.

Requirements

• HS Diploma required. Associate's degree preferred.
• Available to work full day shifts and weekends.
• Visual merchandising and retail experience, preferably 2 years in a gift shop
• Knowledge of merchandising and display to achieve sales impact.
• Maintains a professional appearance and is well spoken.
• Maintains a positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to turn a frustrated customer in to a happy customer requiring a combination of empathy and tact.
• Is a TEAM player
• The ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Experienced with a POS system and basic computer skills.
• Able to lift and move heavy boxes. Up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk between stores, transferring product, which is a half-mile.
• This is not a sedentary job.
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred.
• Visual merchandising and retail experience, preferably 2 years in a gift shop

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers, responding to questions, improving engagement with merchandise and providing outstanding service.
• Opens and closes store
• Operates POS, and maintains Lottery machines, managing financialtransactions, balancing drawer and preparing deposits.
• Prepares PO to order repeat products from vendor. Ie snacks, drinks
• Assist with preparation of incoming merchandise, checks invoices, enters PO?s to get pricing tickets, unpacks and prices product.
• Maintains visual presentation of sales floor, products, signage and displays.
• Stocks candy, and other merchandise daily
• Responsible for ideas to increase store sales.
• Uses cross-selling techniques to increase customer purchase amounts.
• Maintains shop to ensure a safe and aesthetic environment.
• Ensures daily operations are overseen in an efficient and effective manner.
• Is aware of theft and ways to prevent it.

What This Job Offers

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