Sales Associate

Avolta; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee discounts

Employee assistance

Career growth

Referral bonus

Job summary

Hudson Group at Chicago O'Hare International Airport seeks a Duty Free Sales Associate to deliver exceptional customer service and create a premier shopping experience. The role requires flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, and entails working in a luxury retail environment inside the airport.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of luxury retail experience, strong interpersonal skills, and physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 60 pounds.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse customers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• At least 6 months of luxury retail experience.
• Ability to stand for the duration of a shift.
• Capability to lift 40-60 pounds as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to achieving store goals using customer service and product knowledge.
• Deliver the highest level of customer service and act as brand ambassadors.
• Maintain stock levels and maximize sales through receiving deliveries and restocking.
• Operate a cash register efficiently, including credit card transactions.
• Follow company policies, including cash handling and loss prevention procedures.
• Inform management about pricing, inventory, and out-of-date issues.
• Protect company assets and stock in-store and in the backroom.
• Keep the store clean by sweeping, dusting, organizing merchandise, and taking out the trash.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Luxury retail experience

Ability to stand

Lifting 40-60 pounds

Job description

Opportunity, growth, and meaningful rewards! We offer:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay

Employee discounts across all company brands

Employee assistance program

• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Advertised Compensation: $21.85 an hour

This Duty Free Sales Associate Position Is For You If You Enjoy:

• Delivering excellent customer service by creating a fantastic shopping experience and being a great team player.
• Being flexible to work any shift, including weekends and holidays
• Working atChicago O'Hare International Airport Duty Free

Duty Free Sales Associate Responsibilities

• Contributing to achieving store goals using their customer service and product knowledge skills
• Deliver the highest of Customer Service standards that exceeds customer expectations, and act as ambassadors of the brand, ensuring that all customers have a pleasant shopping experience
• Maintaining adequate stock level of all products carried in the stores, and maximize sales by efficiently receiving product deliveries, restocking of the stores and assisting in the daily operation of the store
• Operate a cash register efficiently, including Credit Card transactions
• Follow company policies, including cash handling and loss prevention procedures
• Inform management about pricing, inventory, and out-of-date issues
• Protect company assets and stock merchandise in the store and backroom
• Keep the store clean by sweeping, dusting, organizing merchandise, and taking out the trash
• Perform other related tasks as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with diverse personalities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• At least 6 months of luxury retail experience
• Ability to interact with diverse personalities
• Ability to stand for the duration of a shift
• Capability to lift 40-60 pounds

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).