Retail Sales Associate

Retail Sales AssociateStarting at $16.00 per hourRetail Sales Associate BThe Retail Sales Associate is responsible for providing excellent service to all customers through direct salesmanship, and prompt and courteous service; completing each transaction in a quick and efficient manner, minimizing delays to the customer; developing thorough knowledge of all merchandise carried in the store(s) and offering selection guidance to customers; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Lead Retail Sales Associate or the Store Manager / Assistant Store Manager.Essential Functions:Performs all functions relating to the handling of merchandise or cash in accordance with corporate policiesAdministers all point of sale opening and closing procedures in accordance with corporate policyResolves all customer complaints in a manner consistent with company policy, and with customer satisfaction in mindEnsures that all customers receive receipts on all purchasesCommunicates all merchandise needs or issues to appropriate supervisorsContributes to the overall display and presentation efforts within the store environment, including stocking/replenishing merchandise, following visual merchandising guidelines, and general store housekeeping dutiesParticipates in physical inventory counts as requiredMinimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:Customer service and cash handling experience preferredRequires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customersRequires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbsRequires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functionsExperience in retail merchandise sales preferredAvolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates ("the Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").Hudson News – HMSHost at Southwest Florida International Airport Fort Myers, FL