Sales Associate (on-call)

*Description* The hiring rate for this position is $20.
00 per hour.
Please apply to learn more about the benefits of working for the CIA.
*POSITION SUMMARY* The Sales Associate is responsible for providing customers with a unique shopping experience by providing excellent customer service, utilizing effective selling techniques and providing in-depth product knowledge in a specialty retail environment.
*ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES* * Greets and welcomes customers to the store with enthusiasm.
* Determines and understands customers’ needs by asking open ended questions.
* Explains the features and benefits, addressing individual customer needs.
* Suggests additional items utilizing sales skills to build multiple sales.
* Rings items on the POS/Cash Register and bags merchandise appropriately to avoid damage when necessary.
* Thanks all customers for their patronage and visiting the campus.
* Follows through on customer requests as taken.
* Regularly provides feedback to store managers on customer reaction to store and merchandise.
* Maintains the order and cleanliness of the store.
* Assists in stocking and re-stocking of merchandise throughout the store on a daily basis, including trips to the storage cages located in the tunnel.
* Assists in the Shipping/Receiving Department with packing of Shippers, and receiving of Merchandise and other areas as needed.
* Any and all other duties as assigned.
*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS* Education: * High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: * Minimum of six (6) months retail or customer service experience.
*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* * Experience with POS systems.
* Prior experience selling cookware, dinnerware, cutlery, kitchen electrics and bakeware products.
*REQUIRED SKILLS* * Exemplary customer service skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships.
* Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
*WORKING CONDITIONS* * Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays based upon business needs.
* Regular work requires a great deal of climbing, standing, lifting, bending and stretching for up to eight (8) hours per day.
* Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.
00 per hour Shift: * Day shift * Evening shift Weekly day range: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: * Saint Helena, CA 94574: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person