Sales Associate Part Time

Buchheit Inc; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit Inc in Jefferson City, MO is seeking a Part-Time Sales Associate to assist customers, share product knowledge, and promote occasional discounts. You will help maintain store appearance, assist with inventory, and support team goals.

The role emphasizes friendly service, reliability, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Previous retail experience is helpful, but a positive attitude and good communication are the key requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and outgoing.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn store software.
• Flexible schedule to cover peak times and weekends.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, determine their needs and recommend merchandise.
• Advise customers on product use and care; answer questions promptly.
• Stock and recover merchandise; keep the selling floor organized.
• Maintain signage and monitor inventory/check prices as needed.
• Assist with inventory preparation and special orders.

Skills

Friendly personality

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Customer communication

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Instruction following

Problem solving

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Part Time Jefferson City, MO, US

DEPARTMENT: Retail Store

REPORTS TO: Store Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION TYPE: Part-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sales associates work closely with customers and provide them with product knowledge in terms of features, warranties, special discounts or deals, and any additional information about the product. They should maintain the visual appearance of the store by managing store displays and keep up with trends and competition. Retail sales associates are expected to create and maintain a long-term relationship with the customers in order to achieve sales goals and represent the store in a positive manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet customers, determine their needs/wants, and recommend merchandise
• Advise customers on utilization and care of merchandise, as needed.
• Answer any customer questions or concerns in a prompt and friendly manner
• Stock and recover merchandise
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts, as needed
• Ensure proper signage is in place throughout assigned department
• General use of computer to check prices and inventories
• Assist with inventory preparation
• Create special orders, as needed
• Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers
• Promptly handle any customer complaints, questions, or concerns in a professional and friendly manner
• Bring in carts from outside
• Additional duties, as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a friendly and outgoing personality
• Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to:
• Effectively communicate with customers, in-person and over the phone
• Multi-task
• Maintain a pleasant and calm disposition under stress
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a "legal" disability to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.