Company Synopsis 1951. Our Company is all about delivering the best service and product assortment to the traveling public. We are currently located in New York's JFK International Airport; Terminals 1, 5 and 8, Boston's Logan International Airport; Terminals A, B, C and E; Washington DC's Dulles International Airport; Terminal B, Baltimore's International Thurgood Marshall Airport; Concourse A-B, Connecticut's Bradley International Airport; Main Terminal, and in the fall of 2019 we have proudly opened our doors in Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport; Terminal D. Our Corporate office and warehouse is located in Valley Stream, NY. Position summary: Proactively sell merchandise and provide exceptional customer service in a retail establishment. Work with store manager and supervisors to drive sales. Responsibilities:
- Greet and communicate effectively with customers from diverse backgrounds, and ascertain each customer's wants or needs.
- Thoroughly learn the company's product offerings, answer questions regarding its merchandise and the store.
- Assist customers with recommendation, selection and to help locate or obtain merchandise based on their needs and desires.
- Clean shelves, counters, and tables as needed during slow times.
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Experience and Education:
- Minimum 6 months of retail sales experience
- Ability to sell across a broad range of categories such as clothing and accessories
- Must be flexible with shifts -- MANDATORY Weekends and Holidays
- Must be able to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs and standing up for long period of time (at least 8 hours per shift)
- Must have a love for fashion and trends
- Minimum High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
- Bilingual in one of these languages is a huge plus: Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Italian, other languages are welcome.
We Offer: Full Time 40 hours/week, Union Position Benefits: Medical, 401K Merchandise Discounts Fantastic SALES CONTESTS & SALES INCENTIVES!! Paid time off and vacations Great work environment To ensure that we continue to hire competent, ethical and trustworthy individuals, all candidates will be required to complete a thorough Port Authority Security background check prior to receiving any final offer of employment from International Shoppes. *We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer