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General purpose : The Senior Sales Floor Associate position oversees all sales floor activities, modeling high-quality customer service and support. This position schedules and trains all student employees assigned to work in the college store and ensures all merchandising, stocking, and customer care tasks are completed.
Summary of Essential Functions :
- Supervise student employees and all sales floor activities
- Ensure that sales areas are clean, fully stocked, and well-organized
- Maintain exceptional customer service standards and set the tone for all sales floor employees
- Manage the check-in of deliveries and the shipping of eCommerce orders
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
Perform opening and closing procedures including cash handling, store walkthroughs, and door checksCoordinate part-time staff by creating the weekly schedule and assigning duties and tasksMaximize sales results through training, developing, and coaching of student employeesTrain new employees in the use of POS registers, cash handling, and product identificationCoach student employees in MICA Store standards for courteous and knowledgeable customer serviceManage all aspects of student and alumni consignment vending, including product evaluation, inventory maintenance, merchandising, and creating check requests to pay vendors for sales each monthKeep all merchandise on the sales floor stocked and organized by performing and assigning stock checks, product facing, and cleaning tasksCheck-in, sort and put away new stock, update shelf tags and pricing, pick, pack, and ship all online ordersMonitor stock and report low stock and new inventory requestsAssist in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new associatesCheck store email and handle customer issues / inquiries both in-store and onlineBuild and receive purchase orders.Create and maintain product listings on the store’s eCommerce website which includes preparing images, collecting product information, and maintaining clear and consistent item descriptions across the siteAssist with merchandising and sign-making as neededAssist with design and execute special event activities and promotionsBe observant of all activities taking place on the sales floor and be proactive in customer care and problem-solvingPerform other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of a variety of art materials with an interest in learning about new materials and techniquesComputer proficiency with experience in point-of-sale software, Google Suite, and the ability to learn new applicationsStrong leadership skillsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse populationsProfessional verbal and written communication skillsOutstanding customer service skillsMinimum qualifications :
Minimum high school diplomaRelevant experience retail, sales or customer servicePreferred Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Fine ArtsDigital design experienceExperience with a variety of art materialsReporting to this position : Part-time sales / stock clerks
Conditions of Employment :
Conditions : Satisfactory Background CheckUnusual Circumstances related to position : work evenings and / or weekends, blackout periodsPhysical demands and work environment : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demands : While performing the duties of the job, the employee is routinely required to stand, walk, or sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, or hear, and routinely lift up to 50 pounds.Work environment : While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.Required training : Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE : EHS Manager training schedule)Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.
Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.
