Lead Sales Associate Intern

Monday, June 4th from 12:00am to Friday, August 10th, 2018 12:00am (CT)
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About

The DoSeum’s vision is to be a premier learning resource that helps develop innovative thinkers capable of meeting the challenges of the 21st century. Our mission is to grow minds, connect families and transform communities through joyful learning and discovery.

 

Position Overview:

As a successful Intern as a Lead Sales Associate, you will partner with the Sales Floor Manager to help supervise a store that is motivated to provide a superior level of customer service to maximize sales and profits.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The ideal candidate would be EXCEPTIONAL in visitor engagement, sales and clerical skills. The perfect candidate would also be experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated excelling in the responsibilities listed below:

·         Establish a partnership with Store staff and Museum staff to support company initiatives and objectives.

·         Perform daily activities of operating a specialty retail store.

·         Enthusiasm to meet personal and store goals.

·         Set the standard of a superior level of customer service.

·         Motivate staff and lead by example.

·         Bring positive recognition to The DoSeum’s brand through professionalism, enthusiastic attitude and effective communication.

·         Adhere to internal policies and procedures contained in The DoSeum’s Employee Handbook.

·         Assist Management in supervising all store employees in execution of daily tasks and to maximize sales.

·         Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the merchandise, and develop product knowledge among selling staff.

·         Ensure all associates provide the highest level of customer service.

·         Coordinate merchandise replenishment and the flow of merchandise from the stock room to the sales floor.

Job Requirements:

·         Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; Weekends are required to work. Some evenings for special events will be required to work.

·         Represent The DoSeum’s core values, emphasizing a positive work environment that is fun and unique.

·         Assertive approach to problem solving.

·         Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. Maintain a "team-oriented" outlook.

·         Innate sense of responsibility and accountability.

·         Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom, repetitive bending, prolong standing, twisting, stooping, squatting, climbing.

·         Ability to uphold a strong attendance record.

·         Ability to perform any other tasks as assigned from time to time by Sales Floor Manager and Director of Retail Operations without hesitation.

·         Must be able to work alone.

·         Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

·         Must be eligible to work in the US.

 

Ideal Candidate Attributes and Key Qualifications

Candidate must possesses the following skills: Strong communication (Verbal & Written), strong relationship building skills, ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment, ability to spend up to 100% of work time standing or moving on the sales floor or stock room, sincere desire to work with a diverse customer of children and adults of all backgrounds, proficient with using a POS, ability to use a 10-key, work well under pressure, proficient with Microsoft Office, proficient with office machines/equipment, clerical skills, excellent organization, a self-starter, prompt arrival to work with excellent attendance records

*Start/end dates are flexible
Supervisor(s)
-
Hiring Manager
Paid
Not Paid
Timeframe
Summer
Credit
Yes
Age Limit
18 and up