Overview
Hotel Equities, multi-award-winning hotel development, and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a retail associate for the Hotel St. Michael in Prescott, AZ.
Primary mission
Serve as the initial point of contact for hotel guests and retail customers, welcoming each individual with a courteous, professional demeanor and a friendly smile. Provide helpful information and assistance as needed, while ensuring the store remains well-organized, fully stocked, visually appealing, and inviting for all visitors.
SCOPE OF WORK + TEAM
- Reports to the Retail Manager and / or Supervisor
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greeting customers as they enter the store and assisting them in finding products they need
- Processing transactions and operating cash registers, accepting payments and making change
- Accurately handle cash and credit card transactions
- Answering customer inquiries regarding products, services, and store policies
- Maintaining clean and organized sales floors, ensuring all merchandise is accurately priced and displayed
- Restocking shelves and displays with new or returned products
- Assisting with inventory management, including receiving and unpacking new stock
- Handling customer complaints and returns in a professional and courteous manner
- Upsell or suggest additional products to customers to meet sales goals
- Work with the sales team to achieve sales targets
EXPERIENCE
- Prior Experience: 1+ Previous Retail in hospitality or fast-paced environment preferred.
Qualifications
- IT Expertise: Advanced knowledge of computer software (including Microsoft Office, Outlook) and POS systems is preferred.
- Education: High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
- Subject Expertise: Previous retail experience is preferred
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Basic mathematical skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of all property safety and security procedures as required maintaining a secure and safe environment for employees as well as guests.
- Report any unusual occurrences and/or request to Supervisor.
- Read and abide by all the regulations and rules of conduct stated in the Associate Handbook.
- Must be service oriented with excellent customer service and sales skills
- Must be able to effectively communicate to guests, management, and coworkers and read, write and understand the English language
- Must be energetic and outgoing
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to follow directions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
- Must be a team player with the ability to work under minimal supervision
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
- Must be able to understand and work with basic financial information and solve basic arithmetic problems
- Must be able to type 45 wpm and have the ability to input data and access information on the computer
- Must have proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Must be able to exercise confidentiality and discretion.
OTHER EXPECTATIONS
- Abide by payroll policies, procedures and rules of conduct as stated in the Springboard Hospitality Associate Handbook.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of all company safety and security procedures.
- Travel required: As needed for hotel familiarization, content creation shoots and to meet with colleagues.
- Hours Required: Must primarily work during business hours, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (PST), while understanding that the hotel business functions 24/7 and some weekend or holiday work may occasionally be required.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying
Frequent, for lifting merchandise and inventory boxes, etc., for placing on shelves for storage and / or assisting with inventory and / or restocking shelves and / or displays in retail area. For vacuuming and / or sweeping and / or mopping the retail space and / or store as needed, emptying waste baskets, etc. weighing up to 25 lbs. - Bending/Kneeling
Frequent, for stocking shelves and / or assisting with inventory in store room, cleaning and dusting of furniture, and display cases and shelves, etc. - Mobility
Continuous, for moving throughout the retail space and / or store and particularly when assisting customers, organizing, restocking merchandise, maintaining the retail space clean and organized, including walking to / from storage; cleaning mirrors, windows, dusting, whipping furniture, floors, etc. - Standing
Frequent, while assisting customers with inquiries and processing transactions, organizing the department’s storerooms, replenishing shelves and or moving and arranging inventory in the storeroom and / or the retail space, etc. - Stationary
Frequent, while reviewing processing transactions and / or assisting with inventory control in the storeroom and / or the retail spaces, entering data in the computer and / or tally and inventory sheets, etc. - Climbing Stairs
Occasional, as needed to move around the hotel as needed based on storage and / or retail location and possible use of step stool for hard-to-reach areas. - Ladders
None - Driving
None - Work Environment
- Inside: 100%
- Outside: 0%
We are
Hotel Equities is an award-winning hospitality company with a diverse culture and a unique environment that empowers our team to exceed guests\' expectations and make a distinct difference in people\'s lives.
At Hotel Equities, we have redefined business culture and captured it in our core values. From our Atlanta-based headquarters throughout all of our hotels, these values aren’t posted on a wall and are ignored. They define who we are and how we conduct ourselves with investors, guests, and one another.
What we can offer you
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Salary expectation $16.50-$17.00
- 401(k)
- Vacation and Sick Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Discount programs for shopping, travel, tickets and more.
- Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career growth goals.