Sales Associate

Sales AssociateThe Sales Associate is responsible for cultivating strong guest relationships and delivering operational excellence as part of a team that achieves high standards of results.Responsibilities include:Providing a world-class guest experience in the humidor and smoking lounges through exemplary service and selling skills. Serves as a Casa de Montecristo brand ambassador.Building relationships with customers. Proactively and effectively communicate product features and benefits, as well as promotional information.Demonstrating a tenacious drive for results. Accountable for becoming a trusted, successful tobacconist and consistently work as part of a team to exceed sales and KPI goals.Developing and maintaining strong knowledge of Casa de Montecristo products.Assisting in the complete operations of the store. Performing all functions to effectively execute corporate initiatives in a timely, efficient and resource-wise manner.Following all Casa de Montecristo policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), as well as state and local regulations.Maintaining visual and cleanliness standards to support the brand image. Ensuring a comfortable, responsible and safe environment.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications include:Previous experience in a retail, hospitality or other service-centric environment.POS and/or computer skills needed.Cigar knowledge a plus.Ability to work a flexible schedule (night, weekends, holidays).Exceptional interpersonal skills.Hands on team player with a strong work-ethic.Passionate and persistent about delivering a stellar guest experience.A track record of meeting challenging sales and operational goals.Demonstrated flexibility and emotional intelligence to adapt to a frequently changing business conditions with energy and accountability.Work Environment/Conditions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to smoke or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or sit; the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.