Seasonal Retail Specialist

Malin-Goetz-1; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

(MALIN+GOETZ) is seeking a part-time Seasonal Retail Specialist for our UWS Columbus store. Ideal candidates are passionate about people, skincare, and the MALIN+GOETZ brand, with a focus on delivering exceptional service and achieving sales goals.

Responsibilities include maximizing sales, participating in training, merchandising, and creating opportunities for long-term advancement within a dynamic, founder-based beauty company based in New York City.

Qualifications

• Flexible with scheduling and availability to work retail hours.
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Retail sales experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales goals and contribute to merchandise presentation.
• Provide exceptional customer service and product education.
• Develop marketing opportunities to increase brand awareness.
• Maintain organization and scheduling of shifts.
• Support training and onboarding for new associates.

Skills

Scheduling flexibility

Organization

Communication

Customer service

Self-motivation

Sales strategy

Marketing opportunities

Time management

Retail sales experience

Tools

MS Office

Square POS

Job description

Company Description

(MALIN+GOETZ) is a founder-based gender-neutral beauty and lifestyle business based in New York City. We operate flagship apothecaries in NYC, California and Hong Kong: along with an expanding presence online through www.malinandgoetz.com. The brand is distributed internationally through high-end accounts including Nordstrom, Selfridges, Space NK, and Liberty as well as amenity partners that include 5* hotels, spas, and concept gyms.

Position Salary

$20 - $21 per hour

Position Summary

(MALIN+GOETZ) is looking for a part-timeSeasonal Retail Specialist to join our UWS Columbusteam. Ideal candidates are interested to grow with us into energetic sales specialists who are passionate about people, skincare, and (MALIN+GOETZ). This position will maximize sales goals, training, education, merchandising, and new opportunities for long term advancement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Flexible with scheduling and availability to work retail hours.
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, and directed to assigned sales goals.
• Ability to recognize and courteously adapt communication and sales approach to distinct personalities and accounts.
• Develop new and creative strategies to obtain additional business from present and prospective customers.
• Ability to create and recognize marketing and promotional opportunities to increase brand awareness and sales.
• Productively schedule time and organize priorities.
• Retail sales experience is helpful but not required.
• Physical demands: This position involves constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing, and standing for at least two consecutive hours. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Seeks feedback to improve performance. Shares expertise with others. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Planning & Organization -Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.
• Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interests.
• Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Ability to work well amongst small, nimble team that is growing.
• Ability to multi-task and manage projects cross functionally.
• Self-starter who takes a proactive approach to ensure all deliverables are met.
• Thrives in a small yet growing entrepreneurial environment.

Language Ability

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Mathematical Ability

Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

MS Office, Square POS

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

(MALIN+GOETZ)is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.