Retail Sales Associate

We're looking for a new team member to join our friendly crew in Downtown Brookings!

Job Objective: To assist in daily retail store operations, maintain store inventory and appearance, and lead engaging product tastings and demonstrations.

Job Duties:

• Welcome customers by greeting and offering assistance.
• Recommend, select, and help locate merchandise based on customer needs.
• Provide accurate and knowledgeable assistance with inquiries on product use and maintenance.
• Encourage customer engagement and satisfaction through positive experiences and building rapport.
• Assist in check-out procedures (including handling money, credit cards, gift cards, and checks), bagging purchases, and wrapping gifts.
• Conduct product samples and demos to showcase products for sale including prep and clean-up.
• Participate in inventory tracking, restocking, ordering, and organizing.
• Open and close the cash register and store, including balancing cash drawers.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding returns and payments, and security practices.
• Recognize security risks and thefts, and know-how to prevent/handle these situations.
• Promote events in the store and community.
• Assist with cleaning inside and outside the store, including windows, floors, displays, and dishes, to maintain public and employee health.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to maintain a high level of positive customer service.
• Passion for and ability to work with food, share this love, and spark culinary inspiration in customers.
• Dependable, timely, and productive.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ethical behavior to manage the company’s assets and focus on quality.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively and professionally.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods of activity.
• Ability to adapt and multi-task.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Patience with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and all items available in-store.

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic retail, customer service, and business administration knowledge
• Relevant product knowledge and training
• Strong experience with and knowledge of preparing food
• General math, Word, Excel, and internet skills, including social media

Pay:

• $13.25 per hour
• 25% off in-store purchases

Hours/Timing:

• About 5-10 hours per week, 2-3 weekends per month.
• Primarily Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Additional hours may be available during peak holiday seasons or to cover absences.
• Preference is given to candidates who can work year-round, including during the school year.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brookings, SD 57006: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work on Saturdays and Sundays, 2-3 weekends per month?

Work Location: In person

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