Retail Sales Associate I & II

Overview

The Goldbelt Tram is a leading tourist destination in Juneau, Alaska. We have millions of guests from around the world visiting one of their “bucket list” destinations! We are looking for positive, friendly, and enthusiastic ambassadors to represent Alaska, our local culture, and the Goldbelt Tram! We need you to deliver an incredible and memorable retail experience that continues beyond the store visit.  

Summary:

The Goldbelt Tram is a leading tourist destination in Juneau, Alaska. We have millions of guests from around the world visiting one of their “bucket list” destinations! We are looking for positive, friendly, and enthusiastic ambassadors to represent Alaska, our local culture, and the Goldbelt Tram! We need you to deliver an incredible and memorable retail experience that continues beyond the store visit.    

We're excited to share that the job is based in beautiful Juneau, Alaska! We kindly ask that all applicants either live in Juneau or be open to relocating at their own expense. 

Pay and Benefits: 

Seasonal Employees are eligible for the Seasonal Employee Layoff Bonus Plan. The plan is designed to provide an effective means to motivate and compensate eligible seasonal employees during the term of their assignment. However, Goldbelt, Inc. may, in certain limited circumstances, grant discretionary performance bonuses outside of this program, in the sole discretion of the Company.

Goldbelt, Inc. hopes that by providing short-term incentive compensation, this will motivate and increase the retention rate among its employees which in turn will enhance Goldbelt Inc.’s long-term value.

Starting Rate: $15.00-DOE 

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

•   Possess a passion for delivering outstanding customer experience.  
• Ability to learn about local history, people, culture, geography, etc. for the purpose of educating and sharing Alaska with our guests and facilitating sales.  
• Ability to meet time and attendance requirements including holidays and weekends.  
• Ability to handle stress under pressure.  
• Ability to learn, understand, and follow or and written instructions/directions.  
• Ability to build positive and cooperative work relationships  
• Cash handling skills.  
• Ability to work directly with the public, providing information and assistance daily  

Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, skills):

• Ability to successfully pass a background check.  

Preferrred Qualifications (education, experience, skills):

• Goldbelt Tram Gift shop experience preferred.  

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Warmly welcome and engage customers as they enter the store.  
• Always maintain a friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous demeanor.  
• Staying knowledgeable about our range of products and actively promotes merchandise to increase customers’ options and enrich the shopping experience  
• Processing orders in a prompt manner using a POS (point of sale) system  
• Promoting special sales, offers and awareness of store loyalty program  
• Explain characteristics and origin of art/merchandise to customers.  
• Assists with inventory such as stocking, displaying, pricing, etc.  
• Ensures daily that the retail shop is cleaned, fully stocked and neat in appearance.  
• Assists with opening and closing procedures.  
• Assists with training of staff when appropriate.  
• Operates the cash register; makes and records cash receipt transactions.  
• Assumes all responsibility for gift shop bank/till.  
• Assists with hauling supplies to/from retail locations  

Salary : $15