Retail Sales Associate
Alpin Haus · Amsterdam, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteBusiness Development$17–$20/hrPart-time
Bringing family and friends together to have fun and create memories.
About the role
The Retail Sales Associate will maximize selling opportunities by having friendly interactions with customers, providing product information and purchase recommendations, and ultimately closing sales.
Responsibilities
- Generate sales that meet or exceed monthly targets
- Anticipate customer needs and suggestively sell products and services to enhance the customer’s outdoor experience
- Arrange merchandise within the store and window displays in an appealing and creative way to encourage increased sales
- Provide buyer/customer assistance in all areas of the retail store as needed, to ensure a friendly, positive, and professional shopping experience
- Test customer water samples and provide guidance for proper water care of pools and spas
- Assist in the unloading of trucks and stocking of merchandise
- Maintain showroom and stock areas by organizing shelves, folding and hanging merchandise according to size and style, and performing light housekeeping duties throughout the workday
- Identify merchandise trends and make recommendations to management for new product offerings
Qualifications
- Previous retail and/or customer service work experience preferred
- Enthusiasm for skiing and/or snowboarding desirable
- Weekend and evening work required
Skills
- Customer friendly, an outgoing personality, and a positive attitude
- Observant and well organized
- Ability to work in a collaborative team, in a fast-paced environment
Physical and Environmental Conditions
- Talking and hearing, standing and walking, using hands to grasp, and reaching with arms/hands, are required
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, and up to 10 pounds frequently, to move objects
- No exposure to adverse environmental conditions; work is performed in a typical office/retail store environment
Pay
$17-$20/hour plus commission
Schedule
Part-time, 10–25 hours per week. Flexible availability is required, including evenings and weekends as needed. Additional hours may be available based on business needs.