Retail Keyholder (Store 6179)

GameStop; Merrick (NY); On-site; USD 24,108 - 27,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

GameStop in Merrick, NY, is seeking a Guest Advisor to deliver exceptional customer service and manage store operations. Responsibilities include processing sales, handling guest inquiries, and ensuring store cleanliness. Ideal candidates have retail experience and a passion for video games.

This full-time position offers competitive pay ranging from $17.50 to $20.25, with benefits including health coverage and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of identity and eligibility to legally work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 1 year of retail sales or guest service experience preferred.
• Video game knowledge preferred.
• Must be able to work alone and stand for up to 10 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Provide best-in-class guest service and support shopping environment.
• Process guest purchases accurately via POS system.
• Address guest comments and promote store benefits.
• Conduct store inventory counts and manage shelves.

Skills

Exceptional guest service skills

Clear verbal and written communication

Basic math skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS computer system

Job description

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide best-in-class guest service: promptly greet guests, respond to guest questions/concerns promptly, effectively, and courteously, assist guests in meeting their video gaming needs, inform guests about special promotions and the trade‑in program, recommend additional items as appropriate, apply all selling behaviors during each transaction, and express gratitude to every guest for choosing GameStop. Prioritize guests over tasks and demonstrate this commitment by circulating throughout the store.
• Support the overall shopping environment, including visual and operational elements, and nurture guest relationships that lead to sales and repeat business.
• Process guest purchases and returns accurately via the Point‑of‑Sale (POS) computer system, ensuring top‑notch guest service.
• Address guest comments or questions in person or on the phone, answering phone calls promptly, courteously, and professionally to ensure every guest receives top‑notch guest service.
• Promote GameStop’s unique guest benefits, such as the new title reservations program and the Pro Rewards guest loyalty program.
• Ensure that all areas of the store, including restrooms, are clean, organized, and merchandised according to company guidelines. Ensure all store fixtures and equipment are in proper working order.
• Complete Omni‑Channel orders daily.
• Safeguard company assets through effective inventory control and loss prevention practices, including scam awareness, safety best practices, and making bank deposits as required.
• Conduct store inventory counts, stock/restock merchandise on shelves and fixtures, and move products from the stock room to the front of the store to ensure that all products in the store are represented, organized, and alphabetized on the selling floor.
• Support store management in meeting and exceeding sales, profit, and shrink goals and complete required administrative and operational duties.
• Count, balance, and reconcile daily business transaction totals accurately in the POS system. Ensure that all closeout paperwork for daily business transactions and bank deposit slips are completed correctly and accurately. Assist management in ensuring the store has sufficient cash and change for sales transactions. Make daily bank deposits following established guidelines.
• Check shipments for discrepancies or shortages and record any discrepancies in the POS system. Report any discrepancies to the Store Manager / Store Manager 2 /Assistant Store Manager as needed.
• Process defectives/recalls, and stock pulls accurately and promptly, ensuring that all boxes are properly labeled and include packing lists.
• Visually inspect associates' and leaders' packages and/or belongings at store closing or at the end of a shift.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to Sales Associates in the absence of management.
• Consistently adhere to GameStop policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, all policies and procedures in the Associate Handbook and the Code of Standards, Ethics & Conduct.
• Follow all opening and closing procedures.
• Observe associate performance and provide timely and appropriate feedback to the store management.

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of identity and eligibility to legally work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of retail sales, guest service, and/or management experience preferred.
• Video game knowledge preferred.
• Must be able to work alone, stand, and move throughout the store unassisted for up to 10 hours per day.

Required Job Skills And Abilities

• Exceptional guest service skills.
• Provide genuine and friendly assistance to every guest during each visit.
• Demonstrate clear verbal and written communication and listening skills, both in person and on the phone, using spoken and written English; bilingual English/Spanish speaking and writing skills preferred.
• Work in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Meet associate performance expectations, including attendance, professional dress, and grooming requirements.
• Operate the POS computer system and properly complete the required paperwork.
• Possess basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and alphabetizing skills.
• Self‑motivation and ability to work as a team to complete necessary tasks in a timely manner.
• Problem‑solving skills and judgment abilities.
• Follow instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deliver bank deposits following loss prevention safety guidelines.
• Work a flexible schedule, including extended hours/days as necessary, including nights, weekends, and some holidays. Minimum of 3 days/week availability.
• Remain effective under pressure and handle stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and the organization.
• Bend, stoop, reach with arms/hands, climb ladders, and lift merchandise weighing up to 30 lbs. from ground level to a minimum height of 4 feet.
• Stand and move throughout the store unassisted to provide guest service or perform tasks in any part of the store for up to 10 hours per day.

GameStop provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. GameStop provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Full‑time store positions at GameStop are also eligible to participate in incentive programs, health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), employee discount and a casual work environment. Positions at GameStop may also be eligible for a bonus and/or other incentives.

Pay

$17.50 - $20.25