Retail Sales Associate

Lakeshore Learning Materials; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in educational materials seeks a Retail Associate in New Hyde Park. This role focuses on providing exceptional customer service, maintaining store standards, and supporting sales efforts. Candidates should have previous retail experience and be flexible with their schedules.

Benefits

Generous employee discount

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience a plus.
• Ability to work part-time, flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers promptly and courteously.
• Maintain overall store cleanliness and product knowledge.
• Support meeting store and team sales targets.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Tools

Cash Register/POS Systems

Job description

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

A day in the store looks like this:

As part of our retail team, you get to be the heartbeat of the company and provide our customers with an unforgettable experience—all in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment that allows you to showcase your people skills and develop operational expertise.

Providing great customer service isn’t just a goal—it’s the essence of who we are. Each customer knows that walking through our doors means experiencing unbeatable service with an amazing depth of product knowledge every time they visit.

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Previous retail experience a plus
• Ability to work part-time, flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Knowledge of cash register/POS systems a plus

Additional Information

Responsibilities

Customer Engagement

• Greet and assist customers promptly and courteously
• Maintain product knowledge to assist customers effectively
• Resolve customer issues or escalate as needed
• Preferred experience with customer outreach and driving customer loyalty through brand awareness initiatives

Building Service Standards (Sales and Merchandising)

• Maintain overall store cleanliness, ensuring all areas, including the salesfloor, stockroom and common areas are tidy and presentable
• Replenish stock and manage inventory on the sales floor
• Support the meeting of store and team sales targets while also increasing customer loyalty
• Assist with merchandising and store displays
• Process transactions accurately and efficiently

Operational Excellence and Team Support

• Participate in training programs and staff meetings
• Assist in providing peer training and support to new team members
• Seek feedback and actively engage in personal development

Benefits Package – and here’s our end of the bargain!

• $17/hr starting base pay
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb a ladder
• Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently
• Bending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently
• Climbing ladders – occasionally
• Routine standing for duration of shift (up to 8 hours)
• Ability to work varied hours and days including nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit, and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose. INDRLL1