RETAIL STORE ASSOCIATE

Retail Store Associate

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based privately held company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear.

SAS has an opening for a Retail Store Associate.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day store opening and closing procedures through applications of SAS philosophy, standards of service, cleanliness and caring.
• Make weekly bank deposits.
• Provide a friendly welcoming environment, by smiling, greeting and acknowledging every customer when they enter the store and engaging them in conversation.
• Help every customer to have a seat, take off their shoes, measure their feet, and fit them with the right SAS shoes.
• Show different categories of shoes, handbags, and shoe care products.
• Get comfortable with operating our point of sale (POS) computer systems for sales, returns, charges, checks and receiving transfers.
• Gain product knowledge on all SAS items, believe that SAS are the best American-made quality comfort footwear and demonstrate that enthusiasm and belief for the product and the company's philosophy through your daily words and actions.
• Be ready to work at your scheduled time.
• Be able to execute time and effectively complete special projects.

Job Qualifications

• Some computer ability with the POS systems and MS Office.
• Have great communications skills and exceptional customer service.
• Mature, responsible and hardworking.
• Respectful and caring to co-workers.
• Possess a high level of integrity, respect and empathy for all employees at all levels of the company, as well as all visitors, vendors and customers.
• Passion, integrity and energy to achieve greatness for SAS and the team.
• Accountable for actions.
• Must have good attendance.
• Self-motivated and a collaborative team player.
• Must obtain a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., sometimes with help.
• Standing for long periods of time, frequent bending to tie and fit shoes, climbing and moving.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer, visual inspection, and prepare and analyze projects.
• Able to frequently communicate with the customers and coworkers.
• Some travel is expected so must be able to travel if and when it's needed.
• Able to operate a vehicle.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalents
• Retail experience is preferred but not required.

Hours

• Able to work day and night hours including weekends.

SAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. No phone calls or agencies please.