What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Sales Associate - Part Time Seasonal - Beach Haven/Barnegat Light, NJ position at The Spotted Whale?
Multiple Locations: Beach Haven/Barnegat Light
About Us
The Spotted Whale are retail stores that specialize in coastal living decor and home accessories. Our main focus is having a knowledgeable sales staff that provides a high level of service to our customers in a spirited and fast-paced retail environment. We take pride in our ability to maintain a sense of teamwork within all facets of our business, which includes 5 retail locations, a design services division, and warehouse facilities.
Position
The Sales Associate is responsible for providing a very high level of customer service from greeting, answering questions, and bringing the sale to a close in our fast-paced home decor retail store. The Sales Associate must have a strong knowledge of store merchandise and vendors. The successful candidate will be able to handle basic transactions as needed in the Point of Sale system.
We are seeking candidates interested in Part-Time/Seasonal, 2-4 day per week positions. Should have the ability to travel between Beach Haven and Barnegat Light locations as needed.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide outstanding customer service which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer.
- Solid knowledge of our merchandise and vendors.
- Assist with open and close the store per company procedures.
- Process all credit and cash sales transactions via a Point of Sale (POS) system.
- Assist in merchandising, inventory management, weekly product distribution, and general housekeeping.
- May accept incoming distribution deliveries and check all items in and ensure accuracy of distribution items; ensure all items are priced and tagged correctly; prepare all items for immediate placement on the sales floor as needed
- Work well in a team environment that includes managers, associates, designers, warehouse, and delivery employees across the company.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible and hands-on approach when handling all aspects of the daily store operations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensure merchandise is gift-wrapped per store guidelines.
- Ensure all cash wrap materials such as boxes, bags, stickers, and other supplies are adequately stocked at all times.
- Ability to travel and assist at other local store locations required
- Weekends required
Job Qualifications
- Experience: 1-3 years of related specialty retail experience
- Knowledge of B. Oliver Designs/Spotted Whale product lines helpful
- Knowledge of Lightspeed or other Point of Sale system preferred
- Basic computer experience required (email, spreadsheet)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to multiple store locations (Stone Harbor/Ocean City)
- Able to move merchandise weighing approximately 0-50 lbs
- High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent organizational skills
- Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously on a daily basis
- Ability to have a high level of proficiency with a point of sale system
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Retail: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17