Retail Store Associate |Holiday Decor Specialist (Part-Time, Seasonal)

Our store is where the magic of Christmas comes to life, and our associates are vital to creating a distinctive, memorable shopping experience for our customers. Holiday Décor Specialists are expected to provide outstanding customer service through a range of functions in all areas of the store as business needs require.

Candidates must be available to work 3-4 days per week with open availability between regular store hours. The person(s) selected for this role will regularly be scheduled on weekends. All associates are expected to work on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

Note: This is a seasonal position that will commence in September and terminate at the end of December.

Essential Functions

• Makes personal connections with customers by making eye contact, smiling and greeting them in a courteous and friendly manner. Develops solutions for customers by listening to their needs and recommending the appropriate products. Inspires customers and celebrates their purchases, creating a lasting, positive impression of our store.
• Maintains selling floor presentations, and restocks them as needed.
• Processes online orders and prepares items for shipment.
• Effectively uses store systems and adheres to inventory control and store operating procedures.
• Maintains a professional attitude with sincerity and enthusiasm reflecting our commitment to our customers.
• Maintains in-depth product knowledge and awareness of promotional events to inform our customers.
• Maintains good housekeeping standards and helps ensure a safe shopping environment for everyone.
• Demonstrates integrity and honesty. Safeguards merchandise, information and cash.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support store operations.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Previous retail sales experience required.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers in-person and over the telephone. Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic Mathematical Skills: Basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to use a calculator to calculate percentages and ratios.Must be able to accurately make change in cash.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to multi-task, while being attentive to customers and remaining flexible to the needs of the business. Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative independent of direct supervision.
• Physical Demands: This position involves constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing and standing for at least two consecutive hours. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders. Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Involves lifting at least 25 pounds.
• Customer Service Driven: Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic with a genuine love of Christmas and desire to provide outstanding service.
• Availability, Flexibility and Dependability: Available to work 3-4 days per week with open availability during regular store hours. Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal, Temporary

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

COVID-19 considerations:
All associates are required to wear masks in the store until further notice.

Application Question(s):

• Please indicate which days you are available to work. To be considered available, you must be able to work a minimum 5 hour shift between the hours of 9am and 6pm. Hours vary based on the position for which you are applying.
• All associates are required to work the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. Are you available to work on these days?
• This position requires constant moving and standing for long periods of time. You must also be able to lift at least 25lb. Do you meet these requirements?
• Tell us about your experience working in customer service and retail. If you do not have customer service and retail experience, please elaborate on why you are seeking this role?
• Please tell us why you would like to join the Gabriel's Christmas team?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Required)
• Retail: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person