Inspiring Design Store Sales Associate

MoMA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is seeking Temporary Sales Associates for the Design Store at 44 West 53rd Street. You will deliver knowledgeable, inspiring customer service and help achieve sales and metric goals while upholding MoMA standards.

Responsibilities include greeting and engaging customers, processing transactions, stock maintenance, inventory, and collaborating with the Store Manager. A strong focus on product knowledge and museum ambience will support a holistic visitor experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year in retail sales.
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Proficiency with POS, Email and Inventory Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service and engages customers regularly.
• Performs register transactions, memberships, gift wrap, and email capture.
• Maintains product knowledge and a professional presence on the sales floor.
• Executes daily stock maintenance, displays and lighting for merchandise.
• Participates in inventory and opening/closing cash procedures.
• Responds to customer inquiries and assists in selections.
• Advises on out of stock merchandise and inventory discrepancies.
• Attends MoMA and vendor trainings.
• Supports a holistic visitor experience across MoMA programs.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

POS systems

Inventory management systems

Foreign language a plus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Email

Inventory management systems

Job description

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is seeking Temporary Sales Associates for the Design Store at 44 West 53rd Street. You will deliver knowledgeable, inspiring customer service and help achieve sales and metric goals while upholding MoMA standards.

Responsibilities include greeting and engaging customers, processing transactions, stock maintenance, inventory, and collaborating with the Store Manager. A strong focus on product knowledge and museum ambience will support a holistic visitor experience.