Location: New York,NY, USA
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Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next…
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Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world. They inform, engage, and transport audiences to new worlds. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more. Whether it's hosting an unforgettable studio tour, creating an optimal workspace, or equipping talent to tell the best stories, these teams lay the foundation for the memorable experiences we provide.
Your New Role... Our inaugural Harry Potter Flagship store is seeking part-time Sales Associates. Warner Bros. is continuing to expand and evolve the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts with the opening of Flagship Wizarding World stores, in key cities globally. These stores will bring to life the magic of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts for all Fans and Super Fans of the franchise. Flagship Retail will deliver incredible product, service and environments in spaces that truly celebrate the Wizarding World. This part-time position will support the leadership hierarchy of the New York Flagship Wizarding World store by maximizing customer and fan engagement in an awe inspiring, best in class retail environment. One of the main responsibilities for this role will be to actively engage customers through an immense experiential environment while maintaining our brand standards.
Part-Time availability should fall within one of the below options:
A minimum of 3 days available, including either Saturday or Sunday, with the ability to work from 7am-11pm
A minimum of 5 days available to work a 4 hour shift ending from 7am-11am/12pm OR 4 hour shifts starting at or after 5pm to 11pm
Your Role Accountabilities... Customer Service
Consistently demonstrates a positive and seamless guest experience.
Assist customers with merchandise purchases by locating items customers may wish to purchase, suggesting items of interest, and retrieving merchandise from inventory when needed.
Responsible for cascading customer feedback to correct channels of communication.
Store Operations
Register and cash handling duties include ensuring that all transactions are complete and accurate.
Follows, teaches, and exhibits all safety and compliance protocols
Performs all other duties as instructed
Financial Analytics
Follows the steps of sales in each customer engagement
Responsible in attaining delegated daily, monthly, or quarterly sales goals.
Brand Representation
Maintain store appearance to ensure that it is neat, orderly, and well stocked to meet the Company's visual merchandising standards.
Teaches and lives stores culture with each associate
Collaborates with the team to follow company values
Follows and impacts store set priorities and brand standards
Qualifications & Experience...
Minimum 6 months experience working at a retail store
Minimum 6 months experience with cash handling and customer service
Knowledge of Harry Potter series and background
Demonstrated customer service skills
Excellent communication skills (i.e. verbal, non-verbal, visual) with the ability to communicate effectively in public to both small and large groups.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong attention to detail with focus on basic numerical skills
Highly motivated self-starter with good initiative
Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Must have open availability for a flexible work schedule that meets the operating needs of the business, including overnights, evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts
**Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed in New York City. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Rate: $19 per hour. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
How We Get Things Done…
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Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.