RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE

Sales Associate

Dodd Camera was founded in 1891. Still family owned after all these years, we operate 7 stores located in Cleveland, Chicago, Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati. We are a photographic specialty dealer offering the latest in DSLR & Mirrorless camera gear, professional lighting equipment, accessories, digital lab services, and fully stocked rental departments at select locations.

We are looking for a reliable sales associate to aid in the overall sales process and create the ideal customer experience while doing so. This is a full-time position for a store that is open 7 days a week. Compensation starts at $12/hr with commissions. Dodd Camera offers a competitive medical benefit packages, retirement plan with employer match, and paid vacation which would be available for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists customers in an enthusiastic and courteous manner; provides outstanding customer service.
• Advises and assists customers with their choices of product for themselves and for gifts.
• Utilizes various selling techniques to increase sales.
• Accurately completes sales using POS system according to established procedures.
• Stocks and cleans the store for the best sales appearance and ease of use for the customer.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of all merchandise in selling area to effectively assist customers with accurate information; keeps current as new product lines are introduced.
• Assists with merchandising efforts, displays, and floor moves as needed.
• Utilizes customer-focused selling skills, add-on selling, closing skills, and other sales generating skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Excellent customer service skills
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

Competencies:

• Analytical --Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving --Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills --Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service --Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills -Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication --Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication --Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork --Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen --Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness --Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Ethics --Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support --Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Strategic Thinking --Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Judgment --Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism --Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability --Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality --Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability --Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative --Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation --Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Calculates figures and amounts.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Stand for prolonged periods.
• Understand and respond to a diverse population.
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to stand
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear
• Utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard