Location: Salem,MA, USA
If you're looking for a fun, fulfilling part time job, have we got an opportunity for you! Salem Hospital's Gift Shop is looking for a friendly, responsible, hard working Associate for 10 hours per week. All or some of the hours may be on the weekends.
* The Gift Shop Associate will support the daily operations of the shop including sales, inventory management and customer service.
* Responsible for assisting customers with their purchases with a positive energetic attitude which includes making recommendations and suggestion to meet the customer needs.
* Sales functions of opening and closing the store if needed according to current standards of operations following security guidelines.
* Ability to accurately operate a cash register, credit card machine and balance the cash drawer at the end of the shift
* Receive and price incoming merchandise.
* Assist with merchandising and display of products.
* Answer phone calls, take messages and special orders over the phone.
* Must be able to accurately, efficiently receive incoming merchandise: unpack boxes, match incoming orders with the packing slips, record damages and shortages, price and arrange merchandise on shelves. Assist with ordering of merchandise.
* Maintain an organized backroom and restock the sales floor as needed.
* Gift wrap purchases, create gift baskets and make deliveries within the hospital as needed.
* Work with volunteers on a daily basis and under the direction of the store manager delegate tasks to volunteers.
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment and maintain a positive attitude
* Ability to accurately use a cash register and computer and counting money
* Strong communication skills. Must be able to fluently read, write and speak English
* Lift up to 20 pounds, ability to stand for extended periods of time.
* Flexibility to be scheduled based on the hours of operation, sales, seasonal trends and the needs of the business throughout the year. This may include working weekends
* Work well with others.
* Organizational skills, detailed orientated and work accurately
* High level of customer services
* Problem solving and decision skills
* Previous retail experience preferred
* High school diploma or equivalent required