Retail Sales Associate - at Paradies Lagardre Springfield

Retail Sales Associate

Paradies Lagardre is an award-winning and innovative Airport Concessionaire. We are looking for passionate individuals to fill our roles in a retail and dining environment that is diverse and inclusive. Our part-time and full-time opportunities will find you immersed in a rewarding environment in our award-winning concepts that have kept travelers coming back year after year.How you can Make a Difference Working for Paradies Lagardre provides you with the opportunity to create a meaningful and positive impact on your community and the environment. As airport travel returns to normalcy in a post-COVID-19 world, our nationwide employees are upholding the highest safety and health standards to maintain a comfortable environment our customers can trust.Maintain and build positive customer relations Starting Wage = $15.00 Great Reasons to Work with Us: Career advancement opportunities Fun Work Environment Medical Benefits (for full time positions) Company Paid Time Off Associate recognition Programs Merchandise and food discounts Free parkingFree Uniforms Position Description Summary A Sales Associate is responsible for daily execution of the Mission Statement, which includes providing First Class Service to both internal and external customers. The Sales Associate may perform tasks on the sales floor or in a support environment. This position ensures a positive customer shopping experience in a well-maintained and friendly environment.Position Requirements: Demonstrate selling experience in a fast paced, service-oriented retail setting Demonstrated ability to Greet, Sell and Thank the customer Put the customer first at all times Provide memorable, highly personalized customer service through needs analyses and product recommendations.Offer customers promotional products and services Be able to resolve customer service issues and escalate as required Create and maintain good working relationships with fellow associates Maintain store appearance with respect to visual merchandising, housekeeping, and maintenance standards Efficiently and accurately conduct customer transactions on our POSEfficiently and accurately conduct receiving, cycle counts, product returns and transfer transactions, etc. on our handheld Efficiently and accurately complete any required process controls (paperwork, etc.) Follow company policies and procedures and maintain a safe working environment Understands and complies with Cash Handling and Loss Prevention Standard Operating ProceduresPosition Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency required Minimum one year of retail or customer service experience preferred Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team orientated environment Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively using the English languageSelf-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics Ability to pass the Federal Criminal History Records Check, Paradies Background Check, and the applicable FAA requirements Department of Transportation requirementsComputer work, heavy lifting (40 lbs.), long standing periods, climbing lifting, bending, nights or weekend work, based in a store or group of stores; early morning, evening and weekend work and holiday Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.