Retail Clerk- Big Sur

Guest Services Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services Inc is hiring a Retail Sales Associate in California, Missouri. In this role, you will assist customers at the retail unit, process sales, and maintain the cleanliness of the area.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be able to handle cash transactions, and have basic mathematical abilities. A professional appearance and ability to engage with customers is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass cash handling training.
• Knowledge of Washington, DC's landmarks, monuments, and memorials preferred.
• Ability to read and write work-related documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the retail unit with merchandising and customer service.
• Compute sales prices and receive payments accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sales area.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Excellent sanitation habits

Professional appearance

Ability to communicate and attend to guests

Problem sensitivity

Education

Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred

Tools

Knowledge of cash register/computer

Job description

Job Summary

The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for assisting customers at the retail unit, including merchandising, customer service, and cash handling.

Essential Functions

• Smile and greet customers entering the unit.
• Answer customers’ questions and provide information on products, promotions, and policies.
• Thank each customer and describe merchandise, including use, operation, and care.
• Recommend, select, and help customers locate or obtain merchandise based on needs and desires.
• Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payments.
• Issue receipts, refunds, credit, or change accurately.
• Maintain cash register contents and a clean, orderly cash station area.
• Stock and maintain the sales area with supplies and products.
• Keep the retail operation neat and clean.
• Turn in cash drawer and perform sales reconciliation at shift end.
• Assist with special events.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues and report them immediately to the manager.

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

• Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
• Mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of Washington, DC’s landmarks, monuments, and memorials preferred.
• Excellent sanitation habits.
• Professional appearance.
• Ability to communicate and attend to guests with the highest standard of service.
• Ability to pass cash handling training.
• Problem sensitivity and ability to recognize and communicate problems to management.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Move about on foot to accomplish tasks, especially frequent movements within the unit.
• Bend, lift, carry, and reach/extend arms above shoulder height frequently.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 10 lbs. regularly, 10‑15 lbs. frequently, and up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Withstand temperature extremes in indoor/outdoor environments.
• Read and write work‑related documents in English.
• Understand and speak clearly in English to customers and coworkers.
• Communicate verbally with other employees in a fast‑paced environment.
• Physically attend in unit to perform duties and stand for the entire workday.

Equipment Used

Knowledge of the cash register/computer used in the unit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.