Retail Associate

Perez Art Museum Miami

Miami, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Computer Terminals, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Email Management/Administration, Exceeded Sales Goal, File Management, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Keyboards, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manual Dexterity, Merchandising, Multilingual, Organizational Skills, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Policy Development, Price Tags, Procedure Development, Product Shipments, Profit & Loss, Retail, Retail Management, Sales, Team Player
LOCATION
Miami, FL
POSTED
2 days ago
Description

Position Overview: The Retail Associate will be an ambassador to the public for PAMM. The retail associate is responsible for helping the store exceed sales plan and profitability targets by communicating in-depth product knowledge conversationally with guests andmaintaining a positive presence on the sales floor. This position requires excellent communication skills, must be highly organized and detail oriented. This position is part time approximately 20-30 hours a week. Weekend and occasional night shifts are required. The Retail Associate will also be required to assist Visitor Services when needed.

Requirements

Required Degree: High School Diploma or higher

Qualifications:
  • Experience with POS systems and knowledgeable in standard computer applications and programs (MS suite, internet/email, file management)
  • Cash handling experience is a must.
  • Demonstrated interest in arts and culture, community engagement, and/or museums.
  • A high degree of interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • A positive disposition.
  • Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment.
  • Self-motivated, hard-working, high energy team player.
  • Flexible availability, including holidays, nights, and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least two years' retail customer service experience preferred.
  • Experience with merchandising and inventory management in a retail setting also preferred, but not required.
  • General knowledge of contemporary art in a museum setting is preferred but not required.
  • Bilingual preferred, but not required.

Teamwork Skills:
  • Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team.
  • Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior.
  • Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers.
  • Be self-motivated and use time wisely.
  • Maintain open line of communications with each department on pertinent information.
  • Maintain effective communication by means of meetings and memorandums.
  • Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the employee handbook.

Physical Demands:
  • Walk, bend, lift (up to 50 pounds) store merchandise, files, office supplies, and electronic equipment.
  • Finger dexterity to pick up paper and use computer keyboard.
  • Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
  • Ability to hear in normal tones including telephone and face-to-face conversation.
  • Reaching stock shelves at least 5' in height.
  • Standing for 4+ hours at a time and opening multiple doors while pushing loaded carts.
  • Ability to use step ladder to reach merchandise on 6' high shelves for customers.
  • Ability to read computer screens and price tags.
  • Ability to package and ship bulky merchandise for customers.

About the Company

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Perez Art Museum Miami