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Sales Associate

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10021, New York, NY, USA
18-19 Hourly
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In-Office
10021, New York, NY, USA
18-19 Hourly
Junior
Provide exceptional customer service to drive sales: greet customers, answer questions, recommend products, operate POS for transactions, handle returns/exchanges, open/close duties, restock and ticket merchandise, assist with inventory, document customer requests, and report issues to management.
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Location:                     New York

Department:               Asia Store

Reports to:                  Sales Supervisor

Position:                      Sales Associate

Job Type:                    Part-Time

Schedule:                    Variable-Hour (25hrs/week estimated)

FLSA Status:                Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible)

SUMMARY:

Assist the sales team in achieving sales goals and performance metrics by providing exceptional customer service and driving sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge and exhibiting exceptional customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Greet customers, answer questions, provide product information, and offer recommendations to drive sales
  • Document customer’s requests and inform to Sales Supervisor
  • Share the benefits of membership with customers
  • Operate the Point of Sales (POS) system to process cash and credit card payments, returns and exchanges
  • Open and close store - counting cash drawers, sorting credit card receipts, running daily sales reports, and sending an update email at the end of shift
  • Assist with ticketing, displaying, and restocking products
  • Assist with spot and annual physical inventory
  • Alert management of potential security or maintenance issues
  • Perform other store administrative tasks/duties as directed by Sales Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School degree or equivalent
  • 1-2 years of related retail sales/customer service experience
  • Available and flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
  • Sales and customer service focused with a high energy level
  • Professional, goal-oriented, and detail-oriented
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer skills: POS system, Microsoft Office
  • Serve as an ambassador for Asia Society, with ability to share current knowledge about the organization locally and globally
  • Knowledge of Asia preferred

COMPENSATION:

Salary Range: $18.00 to $19.00/hour

Compensation within this range is determined by skills, experience, and organizational equity. 

ABOUT ASIA SOCIETY:

Founded in 1956, Asia Society’s purpose is to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology. We provide a platform for dialogue and encourage a diversity of views as we try to find the most effective ways forward. Headquartered in New York City, the organization has thirteen other Centres around the world, a global staff of over 200T, and an annual global operating budget in excess of $44m.

Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your submission as received unless your email is bounced back.

Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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