Seasonal Sales Store Associate

Descanso Gardens Foundation•La Canada Flintridge, CA

8d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Store Sales Associate is responsible for providing customer service, sales, and restocking Descanso Garden's Shop, The Store and satellite tables. It is the job of every sales associate to properly represent The Store at Descanso Gardens. This part-time, seasonal non-exempt position requires availability to work evenings during Descanso Gardens' signature holiday events, Carved and Enchanted. The schedule can vary week to week and will be based on the needs of The Store. The weekly schedule will be determined by the store manager.

Requirements

2 years of customer service experience required.
Must be able to operate the POS register, handle simple calculations, and sales transactions.
Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, enthusiasm for selling, and enjoyment of working with customers in a retail setting.
Must be an optimistic and generally outgoing person.
Must be self-motivated, have a high degree of integrity, honesty, and a strong work ethic.
Must be able and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Plant knowledge or a willingness to learn is desirable.
1 year of sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides customer service to all visitors in The Store and any pop-up location.
Is competent on the point-of-sale ("POS") register.
Has knowledge of all products in The Store. Plant knowledge or a willingness to learn is desirable.
Is committed to each guest leaving The Store and the Garden with a great experience.
Restocks products in all retail spaces following Visual Display instructions as needed.
Assists with receiving and pricing merchandise as needed.
Assists in maintaining the plant patio, including watering and deadheading.
Ensure proper and timely opening of the cash registers at the beginning of the day.
Ensure proper closing of cash registers at the end of the day.
Keeps the cash wrap area neat and organized.
Assists The Store team as needed and instructed.