Sales Associate

Job Summary

We are seeking a friendly and service-oriented Sales Associate to join our team! As a Sales Associate, you will assist customers with their shopping needs and ensure an excellent shopping experience. Responsibilities may include working the register, stocking shelves, processing inventory, and maintaining the store’s appearance. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in customer service and knowledge of cash register operation.

Responsibilities

• Greet each customer with a smile and provide assistance while they are shopping
• Follow all safety and loss prevention procedures
• Work at a register to ring up and carry out customer sales
• Collect payments by cash and credit card
• Issue receipts and refunds to customers
• Take added responsibility for stocking, inventory, and store maintenance
• Drive sales by participating in targeted product promotions and initiatives as set forth by the company
• Develop and maintain solid product knowledge in order to best help customers with their selections

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, count, write, and communicate clearly and effectively
• Understanding of sales techniques and best practices in customer service
• Willingness to work well in a team environment
• Ability to quickly and accurately work a register
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Pay

Compensation: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

About the Role

Emerson’s Cigars started with the opening of the Military Circle store in Norfolk, VA. Our roots are traced back to 1975 when Dwight “Chad” Chadbourn opened Tinderbox locations in Maryland, Washington DC, and Tidewater. We are Eastern Virginia’s premier cigar and tobacco shop, and we currently have five store locations and 1 direct mail / wholesale warehouse in the Tidewater Virginia area.

The mission of Emerson’s Cigars is to provide a fun, relaxed shopping experience for the world’s finest premium cigars and tobacco products. We believe in promoting an environment built on strong customer relationships and combining it with an extensive presentation of the cigar and tobacco industry's finest products.