Sales Associate

Paradies Lagardère; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Sales Associate to deliver exceptional service in a retail store environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a minimum of one year of retail or customer service experience. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to handle customer transactions efficiently. Flexibility in work shifts and a commitment to maintaining store standards are essential. The company values a friendly shopping atmosphere and personalizes service to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide First Class Service to customers.
• Conduct customer transactions accurately on the POS.
• Maintain store appearance and comply with company policies.

Skills

Customer service skills

Selling experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Paradise Lagardère Travel Retail manages 10 retail stores in John Glenn International Airport, including Brooks Brothers, PGA Tour, Pandora, Scoreboard, and 6 Travel Essential Stores.

Position Description Summary

A Sales Associate is responsible for daily execution of the Mission Statement, which includes providing First Class Service to both internal and external customers. The Sales Associate may perform tasks on the sales floor or in a support environment. This position ensures a positive customer shopping experience in a well‑maintained and friendly environment.

Position Requirements

• Demonstrate selling experience in a fast paced, service oriented retail setting
• Demonstrated ability to Greet, Sell and Thank the customer
• Put the customer first at all times
• Provide memorable, highly personalized customer service through needs analyses and product recommendations.
• Offer customers promotional products and services
• Be able to resolve customer service issues and escalate as required
• Create and maintain good working relationships with fellow associates
• Maintain store appearance with respect to visual merchandising, housekeeping and maintenance standards
• Efficiently and accurately conduct customer transactions on our POS
• Efficiently and accurately conduct receiving, cycle counts, product returns and transfer transactions, etc. on our handheld
• Efficiently and accurately complete any required process controls (paperwork, etc.)
• Follow company policies and procedures and maintain a safe working environment
• Understands and complies with Cash Handling and Loss Prevention Standard Operating Procedures

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Minimum one year of retail or customer service experience preferred
• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team orientated environment
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively using the English language
• Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to pass the Federal Criminal History Records Check, Paradies Background Check, and the applicable FAA requirements Department of Transportation requirements
• Computer work, heavy lifting (40 lbs.), long standing periods, climbing lifting, bending, nights or weekend work, based in a store or group of stores; early morning, evening and weekend work and holiday