What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Sales Associate - Specialty Sports position at Kittery Trading Post?
General Summary:
Retail Sales Associates (Specialty Sports - Paddle Sports/Outdoor Recreation Sports) assist customers as they shop within a store. Our Retail Sales Associates must greet customers, answer questions related to the merchandise and store policies and locate items. Retail Sales Associates must keep the sales floor tidy and well-stocked. Directly reports to the Assistant Manager with frequent contact and interaction with the Senior Retail Sales Associates . This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualified candidates must be available to work Tuesdays through Saturdays, a combination of 9am-5pm and 11am-7pm shifts.
Application Requirements:
- Candidates must be eighteen years of age or older per current business needs
- Should possess strong interpersonal and/or customer service skills
- Should demonstrate an ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Should have basic computer skills, and a working knowledge of windows
- Should have previous experience dealing with the public in a fast paced environment
- Retail Sales Associates must demonstrate the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Should have strong mathematical skills
- Retail sales associates must demonstrate professional customer assistance through awareness and a friendly courteous approach, with follow through
- Must demonstrate an aptitude for learning product and store knowledge, using, but not limited to: Vendor clinics, training programs, employee communication and written materials
- Must demonstrate the ability to research problems and problem solve
- Must demonstrate correct usage of the telephone, computer, pricing equipment and proper completion of all paperwork
- Initiative and drive in performance of duties. Showing a willingness to follow directions with a positive manner
- Maintain the neatness, cleanliness and integrity of all merchandise, and the working environment
- Retail sales associates demonstrate professional customer assistance through awareness and a friendly courteous approach, with follow through
Full time year round benefits eligible position:
- Traditional benefits including health, dental and life insurance and 401k.
- Plus Store Discount, up to 30% and Pro Deal discounts
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you prefer to be contacted via email, phone call, or text to move forward in the screening process?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- retail/customer service: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18