Associate - The Address (Part Time)

The main purpose of the Address Store Associate (Part-Time) is t o provide exceptional guest service to all guests at The Address, a specialty department store curated for the modest fashion consumer. Primary Responsibilities: + Provide exceptional guest service by greeting and conversing with guests and determining their needs. + Greet guests courteously, uncovering their needs, and giving polite parting remarks. + Assist guests with product questions or general questions concerning American Dream and the local region. + Prepare and organize product for display and purchase. + Maintain specific product area as determined by the supervisory team. + Communicate inventory levels to the manager and buyers on the specific product area. + Communicate with manager/buyers on sales of specific products. + Understand specific product area knowledge- features, other product options and benefits. + Restock displays as needed. + Organize and maintain specific product backstock. + Oversee safety and cleanliness of selling area. + Process and count out funds accurately and timely following established cash handling procedures. + Maintain knowledge of Loss Prevention procedures. + Utilizing suggestive selling techniques to increase sales. + Maintain knowledge of current sales, promotions, and discounts. + Recommend, select, and assist in locating merchandise based on guests' needs and questions. + Utilize the POS system to ring up merchandise sales. + Collect the proper payment per transaction; either by processing a credit card or collecting cash, and determine the correct change (if needed) + Account for all transactions; maintain an accurate cash count and balance the till at the end of each shift + Perform other duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications: + Must be at least 16 years of age. + Outstanding guest service skills. + Previous retail/experience preferred. + Previous cash handling experience preferred. + Previous guest service experience preferred. + Basic knowledge of computers is preferred. + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests. + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisory staff and buying office. + Basic math skills. + Point of Sale experience preferred. + Interpersonal skills -- working alone and with team Physical Job Requirements: + Stand and move - frequently, 90% of time + Perform repetitive motion (using keyboard) - frequently, 90% of time + Kneel and bend - occasionally,30% of time + Reach at or below shoulder level - frequently, 90% of time + Reach at or above shoulder level - infrequently, 10% of time + Stoop/Squat - infrequently, 10% + Lifting/carry up to 10 pounds - occasionally, 30% of time + Lift/Carry up to 30 lbs. - infrequently, 20% of time + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds - infrequently, 10% + Handle larger items such as boxes or packages - infrequently, 10% of time + Must be available holidays, days, evening, and weekends American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law