RETAIL SALES AND MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATE

Micro Center; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health benefits

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401K with company match

Career advancement

Job summary

Micro Center, a leading computer and electronics retailer in the United States, seeks team members to assist customers and drive sales in a fast-paced store environment. You will build product knowledge, complete training, and help with merchandising, freight processing and price markdowns.

Strong communication, a passion for technology and the ability to multi-task are essential. Flexible hours include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Micro Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or strongly preferred.
• Previous customer-service or sales experience a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with computer and electronics purchases in a high-volume store.
• Maintain product knowledge and participate in sales and product training.
• Keep department clean and perform merchandising tasks like freight and markdowns.
• Support open/close procedures and loss-prevention awareness.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Tech interest

Education

HS diploma

1 year experience

Job description

MICRO CENTER is the nation’s leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Our technology superstore has an industry-leading 40,000+ selection of premier computer products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. Passion, Energy & Commitment describe life at Micro Center. We are passionate about customer service and developing long-term customer relationships. We are looking for those that are committed to these same values.

Salary Range: $18 to $40 per hour including commission

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist customers with a variety of computer and electronics purchases in our high-volume big box retail store.
• Maintain product knowledge and participate in continued sales, vendor and product training
• Maintain the department by ensuring a clean work area and perform various merchandising activities such as processing freight and completing mark downs.
• Participate in open and close procedures and support store operations by maintaining loss prevention awareness

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent with one-year related experience in a customer service or related role strongly preferred
• Passion for technology including computers/electronics & commissioned sales experience is a definite plus (your knowledge and skill level will be matched to the department where you can best serve our customers)
• Sincere interest in helping customers select products that meet their needs
• Physical requirements: lift up to 50 lbs., stand for prolonged periods of time
• Shifts include hours before and after the store is open to the public and may also include mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills combined with ability to multi-task and adjust priorities

MICRO CENTER OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS:

• Flexible Schedules & Excellent Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Coverage for Regular Full-Time Associates
• Employee Discount that includes a Friends & Family Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Education Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Regular Associates
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Esteemed Vendor & Company Job Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities

OUR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:

At Micro Center, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your future success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Our teams are made up of motivated individuals who work hard to advance their careers. Join our team and see how hard work, loyalty, competitive spirit and unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.

Micro Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.