Description
Job Title: Store Associate
Department: Stores
Reports to: Store Manager
Status: Part-time (Non-exempt)
Location: Lincoln, NE
Pay: Starting at $13/hour. Pay based on experience
Salon Service Group, founded over 32 years ago, is the nation's largest privately-owned professional beauty distributor. SSG proudly partners with the Professional Beauty Industry exclusively, through salons, spas and stylists. We have conveniently located, professionally exclusive wholesale stores representing our independently owned, high-end professional portfolio of haircare brands across SSG territories. We are committed to excellent service, quality products and most importantly, we build strong lifelong partnerships with our customers. Our highest priority is to provide our customers with the tools and support that they need for success.
Do you enjoy the fast pace, energetic atmosphere of a retail career but want a balanced life outside of work? Our stores close in the evening and for most of the weekend! We do all we can to help our teams have real work/life balance.
Job Summary: Store Associates deliver exceptional customer experiences through focus on partnership. They work directly with the Store Manager, Distributor Sales Consultants, and other team members in an upbeat environment to drive sales, meet goals, and maintain high SSG retail standards.
Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Ensure exemplary service in a friendly environment where customers are top priority and strong partnerships are fostered.
2. Perform day to day operations of a retail store including inventory management, cash management, and general retail store upkeep.
3. Communicate consistently with area DSCs to meet and exceed sales goals.
4. Contribute to sales growth by participating regularly in product knowledge classes and other training opportunities.
5. Maintain a high standard of store appearance including merchandising, product placement, marketing, and cleanliness.
6. Accurately and efficiently complete all sales transactions, balance cash drawer daily.
7. Properly process returns and discounts, aligning with the company's stated policy and procedures.
8. Stay current with market trends, make product recommendations, and drive sales.
Requirements
9. You possess a cheerful working attitude
10. You have prior retail sales experience
11. You have a passion for the beauty industry
12. You work well independently and with others
13. You thrive in a fast-paced workplace
14. You enjoy problem solving
15. You are familiar with POS (point of sale) systems and can learn new technologies
16. You can work a flexible schedule including Saturdays if needed
17. You have reliable transportation
Physical Requirements:
18. Stand and walk for 8 hours per day
19. Lift up to 30 pounds
Working for SSG will provide you with:
20. Employee Assistance Program
21. Discounts on exclusive hair products
22. Employee referral program - $1,000 potential earnings per referral
SSG is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY employer. Candidates are considered for employment with SSG without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary Description Starting at $13.00 Pay based on experience