Retail Sales Associate

International Shoppes LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales incentives

Paid time off

Great work environment

Union position

Job summary

International Shoppes LLC is seeking a Retail Sales Associate at Houston International Airport. You will proactively sell merchandise and provide exceptional customer service in a bustling retail environment, working with the store manager to drive sales.

Greet customers from diverse backgrounds, learn product offerings, and recommend items. Maintain shelves, stay informed on promotions and policies, and be flexible for weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of retail sales experience.
• Ability to sell across clothing and accessories.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and identify their needs.
• Learn product offerings and answer questions.
• Assist with recommendations and locating merchandise.
• Maintain clean shelves and displays.
• Know current promotions and store policies.
• Practice active listening to understand customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual advantage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Full Time Houston, TX, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1194

Company Overview

International Shoppes has been delivering exceptional service and premium retail experiences to travelers since 1951. We proudly operate across some of the nation's busiest airports, including John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Bradley International Airport (BDL), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), and Kahului Airport (OGG). We are committed to providing an outstanding shopping experience while representing many of the world's most recognized luxury, beauty, and lifestyle brands.

Retail Sales Associates at Houston International Airport will proactively sell merchandise and provide exceptional customer service in a retail establishment. Work with store manager and supervisors to drive sales.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and communicate effectively with customers from diverse backgrounds, and ascertain each customer's wants or needs.
• Thoroughly learn the company's product offerings, answer questions regarding its merchandise and the store.
• Assist customers with recommendation, selection and to help locate or obtain merchandise based on their needs and desires.
• Clean shelves, counters, and tables as needed during slow times.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Experience and Education:

• Minimum 6 months of retail sales experience
• Ability to sell across a broad range of categories such as clothing and accessories
• Must be flexible with shifts -- MANDATORY Weekends and Holidays
• Must be able to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs and standing up for long period of time (at least 8 hours per shift)
• Must have a love for fashion and trends
• Minimum High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• Bilingual in one of these languages is a huge plus:Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Italian, other languages are welcome.

We Offer:

• Full Time 40 hours/week, Union Position
• Fantastic SALES CONTESTS & SALES INCENTIVES!!
• Paid time off and vacations
• Great work environment

To ensure that we continue to hire competent, ethical and trustworthy individuals, all candidates will be required to complete a thorough Port Authority Security background check prior to receiving any final offer of employment from International Shoppes.

*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*