Retail Sales Associate

American United School; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

American United School is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate to engage customers, share product knowledge, and guide purchases. The role emphasizes friendly customer interactions, accurate recommendations, and closing sales to meet targets.

Responsibilities include merchandising, stock upkeep, and supporting water-care guidance for pools and spas. Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, is required to match store needs and seasonal demand.

Qualifications

• Previous retail and/or customer service work experience preferred.
• Weekend and evening work required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales that meet or exceed monthly targets.
• Anticipate customer needs and recommend products to enhance the customer’s outdoor experience.
• Arrange merchandise and window displays to drive sales.
• Provide buyer/customer assistance to ensure a friendly, positive shopping experience.
• Test customer water samples and provide guidance for water care of pools and spas.
• Assist in unloading trucks and stocking merchandise.
• Maintain showroom and stock areas by organizing shelves and performing light housekeeping.
• Identify merchandise trends and make recommendations for new offerings.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Weekend availability

Team player

Job description

\"EVERYONE IS FAMILY IN OUR HAUS\"

Company Vision

Bringing family and friends together to have fun and create memories.

Mission

The Retail Sales Associate will maximize selling opportunities by having friendly interactions with customers, providing product information and purchase recommendations, and ultimately closing sales.

Pay

$17-$20/hour plus commission

Schedule

Part-time, 10-25 hours per week. Flexible availability is required, including evenings and weekends as needed. Additional hours may be available based on business needs.

Outcomes

• Generate sales that meet or exceed monthly targets


• Anticipate customer needs and suggestively sell products and services to enhance the customer’s outdoor experience


• Arrange merchandise within the store and window displays in an appealing and creative way to encourage increased sales


• Provide buyer/customer assistance in all areas of the retail store as needed, to ensure a friendly, positive, and professional shopping experience


• Test customer water samples and provide guidance for proper water care of pools and spas


• Assist in the unloading of trucks and stocking of merchandise


• Maintain showroom and stock areas by organizing shelves, folding and hanging merchandise according to size and style, and performing light housekeeping duties throughout the workday


• Identify merchandise trends and make recommendations to management for new product offerings

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous retail and/or customer service work experience preferred


• Enthusiasm for skiing and/or snowboarding desirable


• Weekend and evening work required

Competencies

• Customer friendly, an outgoing personality, and a positive attitude


• Observant and well organized


• Ability to work in a collaborative team, in a fast-paced environment

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Talking and hearing, standing and walking, using hands to grasp, and reaching with arms/hands, are required.


• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, and up to 10 pounds frequently, to move objects.


• No exposure to adverse environmental conditions; work is performed in a typical office/retail store environment.

Disclaimer

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.


• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.


• The company reserves the right to add to/revise an employee's job duties at any time at its discretion.


• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an \"at will\" employment relationship