Cafe Retail Sales Associate - HRC New York Retail

100 Hard Rock Int'l USA, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock International is seeking a Retail Sales Associate (RSA) to guide guests through their shopping experience in our New York locations. The RSA will demonstrate product knowledge, engage guests in 1-on-1 conversations, and perform sales transactions with accuracy and courtesy.

The role requires remaining calm in a fast-paced environment, excellent organization, and a friendly, guest-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere.
• High level of organization with attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and assist with their shopping experience.
• Answer questions accurately and politely, and answer the phone.
• Process sales transactions using the point-of-sale system and handle cash.
• Maintain cash drawer balances and direct guests to relevant areas.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer friendliness

Job description

Job Description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our full list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

With venues in 74 countries, including 183 cafes, 27 hotels and 12 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's most valuable collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise and Hard Rock Live performance venues. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, as well as owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the company’s two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Florida, both owned and operated by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. In 2018, Hard Rock International was recognized as a Forbes Magazine Top Employer for Women and Land Operator of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards. For more information on Hard Rock International visit www.hardrock.com.

The Retail Sales Associate (RSA) is the ultimate guide through the guests’ shopping experience. Hard Rock merchandise is a unique part of our business, which requires a special person to create the experience. As an RSA, you will be assuming the role of tour guide, communicator, entertainer, memorabilia curator and musician (at heart). Greeting guests. Answering questions - accurately and politely. Answering the phone. Making proficient sales transactions - using a point-of-sale system. Handling cash and other forms of payment. Maintaining proper cash drawer balances. Directing guests to areas/restrooms. Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge. Determining guests’ needs - by actively engaging them in 1-on-1 conversations and informing guests of product features & benefits. Suggestive selling - using proven techniques (i.e., related items, higher-quality items, transitional phrases). Maintaining a clean and organized store. Maintaining proper product stock levels – through retail pulls & inventories. Displaying Retail product – through HRC’s visual display standards. Performing opening, closing & side duties – cleaning glass, polishing brass, sweeping & vacuuming the floor, folding product, etc. Assuring the complete satisfaction of each and every guest. Creating memorable experiences. Entertaining guests to create “Raving Fans”. This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

Experience, Education, Certifications and Skills

Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere. Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency. Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests.

Physical Demands

Ability to move throughout the corporate office and cafes during visits (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists. Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear. Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders. Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds. Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion. Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment. Ability to travel via auto or airplane for long periods of time.

Additional Requirements

Maintaining a well-groomed appearance (“having a plan”). Following all uniform guidelines. Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards. Recycling products, where possible. Maintaining HRC’s 5 core Values and Mission Statement.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $19 - $25/Hourly

Be Iconic represents the roots of our culture. The Seminole Tribe of Florida remains the only unconquered tribe in the United States of America. The Tribe established Seminole Gaming in 1979, when it opened the first high-stakes bingo hall in the United States. Building on its rich heritage of courageous and groundbreaking achievements, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired Hard Rock International in March 2007—the first transaction of its kind by a Native American tribe. Today, Hard Rock International remains one of the most globally recognized companies in the world, with Hard Rock Hotel, Casino, Cafe and Rock Shop® venues in over 74 countries. With the continued growth of Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services was created to support all of our brands and lines of business. With the largest global footprint in the hospitality industry for over 50 years, our number-one job is to bring fun and excitement to our team members and our guests!