The Sales Assistant delivers exceptional service, promotes products, manages inventory, assists customers with queries, and maintains shop cleanliness and organization.
Sales Associate
Reports to: Shop Manager
Job Description:
· Creates memorable moments for guests through delivering unrivalled service, demonstrating a high level of product knowledge to effectively promote and sell products.
· Works under the direction of the Shop Manager to ensure that presentation of products is visually appealing and merchandised in a manner that maximizes sales.
· Informs guests of special offers, new products and promotions.
· Assist guests to find the goods and products they are looking for.
· Handles guests’ complaints and queries.
· Processes payments.
· Ensures items are correctly priced and keeps the shop layout attractive and tidy, in line with the direction of the Shop manager and Heinemann guidelines.
· Conduct cycle counts, SKU checks and inventory preparation.
· Monitors stock levels and properly replenishes in a timely manner.
· Regularly checks that products are within their sell-by date and respects the FIFO products life-cycle (for perishable selling goods).
· Assists with stock control and inventory management, including stocking shelves with merchandise, receiving and storing the delivery of large amounts of stock, with an emphasis on asset protection.
· Reports discrepancies and problems to the supervisor.
· Keeps the store tidy and clean, this includes hovering and mopping.
· Keeps up to date with special promotions and putting up displays.
· Maintains responsibility for the organization of the shop and storage areas, as it relates to shop cleanliness and organization.
· Prepares to multitask and take on additional duties as needed (including vessel safety duties).
Profile:
· Fluent in English, oral and written. Ability to speak multiple languages preferred, but not required.
· High School graduation certificate.
· At least 2 years’ experience in a fast pace retail environment.
· Previous shipboard retail experience highly preferred.
· Strong customer service, communication and negotiation skills.
· Knowledge of products and inventory techniques.
· Ability to stand for extended periods of time and move boxes weighing up to 50lbs.
Length of Contract:
6 Months on / 2 Months off
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