Acadia | Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Retail Sales Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be the face of our store, providing exceptional customer service and driving sales through effective communication and product knowledge. You will assist customers in finding the right products, ensuring a positive shopping experience while contributing to the overall success of our retail operations.

Base Pay 2.5% Commission on Sales after completion of the probationary training period.

We are looking for 1 Part-Time Sales Associate with evening and weekend availability.

Part-Time is generally 16 - 20hours per week, with the potential for Full-Time employment in the future.

Duties

• Greet customers warmly and assist them in locating products within the store.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs and recommend suitable products.
• Product knowledge to effectively provide services
• Utilize upselling techniques to maximize sales opportunities while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Operate the cash register accurately, processing transactions efficiently and handling cash responsibly.
• Maintain knowledge of current promotions, product features, and store policies to provide informed assistance.
• Perform product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits, enhancing customer engagement.
• Keep the sales floor organized, stocked, and visually appealing to attract customers.
• Assist with inventory management, including restocking shelves and conducting inventory counts as needed.
• This position will require you to work at our Penfield, Monroe Avenue and Victor locations.

Skills

• Proven experience in retail sales or customer service is preferred.
• Strong selling skills with the ability to upsell effectively while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions and performing retail math calculations.
• Familiarity with cash register operations and point-of-sale systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with a friendly demeanor that fosters positive customer interactions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience in grocery store settings or similar retail environments is advantageous but not required.
• Experience in sales is advantageous but not required
• Candidates with knowledge on Cannabinoids, Kratom & Kava would be the strongest applicants

Salary

Training pay begins at $16 an hour; after the probationary period ends, this increases to $17. The probationary period takes 4-12 weeks depending on performance.

Benefits

Part-Time Employees can opt in for Health Insurance, with Acadia covering 25%

Full-Time Employees can opt in for Health Insurance, with Acadia covering 50%

5 vacation days, 5 paid sick days, and 2 personal days annually. One additional vacation day will be accrued per year.

Permanent Full-Time Employees have the following holidays off; Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day

Vacation(s) will be agreed upon in advance for such time(s) that are mutually

convenient between the employer and employee.

Full-Time Employees will accrue one hour of sick pay for every 30 hours worked.

In Ending

Join our dynamic team as a Retail Sales Associate and help us create memorable shopping experiences for our customers! We are not a "Smoke Shop", we are professionals in our field and we are looking for other like-minded individuals. On top of a base salary, chosen candidates would also receive 2.5% of their gross sales as a commission, paid monthly, after completion of the probationary training period

Thank you for your time and we look forward to speaking with you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Ability to Commute:

• Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17