Retail Sales Associate - Full Time (Paris LV)

JOB SUMMARY 

The Retail Sales Associate provides excellent customer service and actively promotes the selling of merchandise, operates a cash register, and handles all payment transactions for purchase. The Retail Associate receives, unpacks, folds, and puts away the daily deliveries of merchandise. He or she employs selling techniques required for the position. The Retail Sales Associate ensures that the selling areas are neat and clean and complies with visual standards. All retail employees should be outgoing, upbeat, energetic, and reliable. 

MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. 

EDUCATION 

• High School Diploma required.  College degree preferred.  Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES 

• Ability to obtain/renew all government required licenses or certification, specifically an Alcohol Awareness Certification, and Health Card where applicable. 

Essential Functions / Duties 

Appearance 

• Ensure uniform standards are adhered to.  Always wear a uniform that is clean and neatly pressed.  Blouses and shirts should be buttoned to the top and name tag should be worn at all times. 

Customer Service:  both internal and external customers 

• Maintain customer service levels in accordance with Family Style Service standards  

• Acknowledge and greet guests with a smile 

• Be knowledgeable about the Caesars Rewards program and the benefits it offers the guest 

• Be courteous and create a warm, friendly atmosphere for the guest 

• Be knowledgeable of the hotel property and the amenities it has to offer 

• Assist guest in finding the product requested even if it means calling other stores 

Teamwork 

• Communicate all daily activities to the next shift on duty 

• Partner with fellow Team Members to create a strong team   

• Communicate daily activities to the Supervisor on Duty   

• Adhere to company guidelines on attendance and tardiness. Clock in and out as directed based on the schedule 

• Sales techniques 

• Promote the selling of merchandise and be able to up sell merchandise 

• Develop an exceptional understanding of the product assortment in all the retail stores to help facilitate the customer decision making process 

• Be knowledgeable about the products sold in the stores and alert the Manager to customer product needs so he or she may alert the buyers  

Register Operations 

• Be knowledgeable on register operations  

• Manage all payment transactions for customer purchases 

• Ensure that all the necessary supplies are in place for completion of the next shift (register tape, bags, tissue, bubble wrap, scotch tape, etc.) 

• Comply with all cash management policies and procedures 

• Report cash register malfunctions to the Supervisor on Duty 

• Ensure money is not left unattended at any time 

Stock Management 

• Receive, unpack, fold, and put away the daily deliveries of merchandise  

• High volume retail stores require additional physical labor to stock coolers and transport stock from remote storage locations 

• Complete stock counts as requested 

• Receive the shipments in a timely manner 

• Merchandise in accordance with the planograms and notify supervisor of any discrepancies 

• List items needed for replenishment and ensure the information is relayed to the Supervisor on Duty 

• Inform the Supervisor on Duty if there are overstock items, slow sellers, fast sellers, and customer requests   

• Ensure there is an even balance of sizing within the soft line assortment 

• Use good guest service to deter theft. Alert the Security Department if you witness a shoplifter 

Merchandising 

• Work with supervisors to display inventory according to planograms 

• Maintain visual and merchandising standards in accordance with company guidelines as set forth in the Visual Training Handbook 

• Ensure folding is completed throughout the day and soft lines are hung in size order, from the smallest size in the front to the largest size in the back 

Housekeeping 

• Participate in store cleanliness by dusting and keeping all areas, including cash wrap, neat and uncluttered 

• Ensure that the cash wrap is well organized and free of all handwritten notes 

• Inform Supervisor on Duty if there are any maintenance concerns (lights, etc.) 

• Confirm correct signs are in place on sale items or special purchases 

Miscellaneous 

• Must have 6 months previous cash handling experience.  

• Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner.  

• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions. 

• Complete job assignments as directed by the Supervisor on Duty 

• Assist with associate sales, inventories and special events as requested. 

Working Conditions: 

• Fast paced, high volume environment involving constant interaction with staff and public. Shifts may vary based on business needs. Must be able to handle intoxicated guests in a professional manner. Must be able to tolerate secondary tobacco smoke.