Retail Sales Associate

Tarpley Music Company, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarpley Music Company, Inc. is seeking a Retail Sales Associate in Abilene, Texas. This role involves greeting customers, directing them to product displays, and processing payments. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, basic Microsoft Suite knowledge, and preferably sales experience. A passion for music is essential. The position requires fluency in English and Spanish, the ability to lift up to 35 lbs, and standing for long periods. Excellent customer service skills are a must.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic operating knowledge of the Microsoft Suite.
• Sales/Retail experience preferred.
• Ability to fluently speak both English and Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and lift up to 35 lbs.
• Passion for music and music education.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes customers by greeting them and offering assistance.
• Directs customers to product displays and suggests items.
• Advises customers by providing information on products.
• Processes payments and maintains cleanliness of the workspace.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Skills

Customer Service

Self-Starter

Multi-tasking

Problem Solving

Customer Focused

Organized

Productive

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

A Retail Sales Associate is responsible for sales activities and sales associate job duties, from greeting customers, answering questions, offering assistance, suggesting items, lending opinions and providing product information. Individual responsibilities as a Retail Sales Associate may include demonstrating outstanding customer service and selling skills, keeping the selling floor stocked with merchandise, assisting in display of merchandise or organizing the selling floor and stock areas.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Welcomes customers by greeting them; offering them assistance.
• Directs customers by escorting them to product displays; suggesting items.
• Advises customers by providing information on products.
• Processes payments by totaling purchases; processing checks, cash, and store or other credit cards.
• Assists education reps with processing of paperwork for band instrument repairs.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the workspace and show floor areas.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic operating knowledge of the Microsoft Suite.
• Sales/Retail experience preferred.
• Ability to fluently speak both English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and lift up to 35 lbs.
• Most importantly, having a passion for music and music education.

Skills: Customer Service, Self-Starter, Multi-tasking, Problem Solving, Customer Focused, Organized, Productive.