Retail Associate | Pérez Art Museum — Miami, Florida

Location 1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, 33132, United States Base Pay $18.00 / Hour Employee Type Part Time Manage Others No Minimum Experience 2 Years Email hr@pamm.org

Description Position Overview The Retail Associate will be an ambassador to the public for PAMM. The retail associate is responsible for helping the store exceed sales plan and profitability targets by communicating in-depth product knowledge conversationally with guests and maintaining a positive presence on the sales floor. This position requires excellent communication skills, must be highly organized and detail oriented. This position is part time approximately 30-30 hours a week. Weekend and occasional night shifts are required. The Retail Associate will also be required to assist Walter Services when needed.

Requirements

Required Degree N/A

Qualifications

Experience with POS systems and knowledgeable in standard computer applications and programs (MS suite, internet/email, file management).
Cash handling experience is a must.
Demonstrated interest in arts and culture, community engagement, and/or museums.
A high degree of interpersonal and customer service skills.
A positive disposition.
Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment.
Self-motivated, hard-working, high energy team player.
Flexible availability, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least two years' retail customer service experience preferred.
Experience with merchandising and inventory management in a retail setting also preferred, but not required.
General knowledge of contemporary art in a museum setting is preferred but not required.
Bilingual preferred, but not required.

Teamwork Skills

Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team
Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior
Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers
Be self-managed and clear line wisely
Maintain open line of communications with each department on pertinent information
Maintain effective communication by means of meetings and memorandum
Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the employee handbook.

Physical Demands

What, boss, laid up to 48 pounds more merchandise, files, office supplies, and electronic equipment.
Finger dexterity to pick up paper and less computer keyboard.
Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Ability to hear in normal items including telephone and face-to-face conversations.
Reaching board shelves at least 5 in height.
Standing for 4+ hours at a time and opening multiple doors while pushing loaded carts.
Ability to use step ladder to reach merchandise on 6 high shelves for customers.
Ability to read computers and phone tags.
Ability to package and ship bulky merchandise for customers.
Summary
Essential Functions included, but are not limited to:
Avoiding customers with purchases through suggestive selling and product knowledge.
Cash handling and operating a POS card register.
Restoring inventory and maintaining Visual Standards.
Creating an experience with precise through disseminating information about shop product and general museum information.
Learn basic VS essential functions to assist when needed.
Other duties as assigned.

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