Sales Associate Salesfloor Part Time

Buchheit•Kirksville, MO

About The Position

Sales Associates work closely with customers, providing product knowledge about features, warranties, discounts, deals, and other product information. They maintain the store’s visual appearance by managing displays and keeping up with trends and competition. Associates build and maintain long-term customer relationships to achieve sales goals and represent the store positively. This is a part-time, non-exempt retail store position reporting to the Store Manager.

Requirements

Friendly and outgoing personality.
Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers in person and over the phone.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to maintain a pleasant and calm disposition under stress.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and climb throughout the day.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Greet customers, determine their needs and wants, and recommend merchandise.
Advise customers on merchandise utilization and care as needed.
Answer customer questions and concerns promptly and in a friendly manner.
Stock and recover merchandise.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Operate pallet jacks and forklifts as needed.
Ensure proper signage is in place throughout the assigned department.
Use a computer to check prices and inventories.
Assist with inventory preparation.
Create special orders as needed.
Maintain awareness of safety hazards in the store that could affect employees or customers.
Handle customer complaints, questions, and concerns promptly, professionally, and in a friendly manner.
Bring in carts from outside.
Perform additional duties as assigned.