Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Clothing - Gloversville, NY

Runnings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Runnings is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers in our retail store with a strong focus on service. The role includes greeting customers, cashier duties, answering product questions, and general store upkeep.

Nights and weekends are required, with a schedule around 20 hours per week. The position offers compensation between $16.50 and $17.50 per hour, depending on experience, and reports to the Store Manager.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clothing products.
• Excellent customer service required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and handle customer service questions.
• Price merchandise and process price changes as directed.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves as directed.
• Assist in receiving freight and organizing products.
• Support cycle counts and cash handling.
• Handle customer transactions using the KCX system.
• Process returns and answer telephone inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Clothing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Sales Associate is responsible to assist customers throughout the retail store. The primary function of the Sales Associate is to provide excellent customer service. This may include greeting customers in the store, cashier responsibilities, answering product related questions, product assembly, general housekeeping, and other duties as assigned by manager. Must have knowledge of clothing products. This will be for 20 hrs/week. Nights and weekends are a must.
Pay Range: $16.50 to $17.50 Depending on experience.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• The Sales Associate reports directly to the Store Manager.
• The Sales Associate has no direct supervisory authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers as they shop in the retail store, assisting with customer service questions.
• Price store merchandise and make price changes as requested by store management.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves as requested by store management.
• Assist in receiving freight and organize incoming products as directed by store management.
• Responsible for assisting in cycle counts.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and handle appropriately.
• Handle customer transactions utilizing KCX cash register system.
• Responsible for accurate cash handling.
• Responsible for handling customer returns.

OTHER DUTIES

• Housekeeping duties
• Other duties as assigned

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent customer service skills required
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Long periods of standing
• Frequent bending and twisting

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• Retail store environment
• Cold and warm conditions
• Irregular work schedule

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

• Computer Calculator Cash register-scanner
• Telephone Fax Copy machine
• Computer Software and network

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please review the DOL the Know Your Rights notice. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].