Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

Join Our Team at Search Inc.! Planet Access Seasonal Sales Associate - PART TIME

Location: Planet Access Store, Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL

Job Details:

• Part-Time: 8 hours per week
• Weekend availability is a must

Are you passionate about retail and making a difference?

At Planet Access, you’ll support an incredible mission – empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while working in a vibrant boutique environment.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• You’ll engage with new people to provide excellent service and make a difference in someone’s day
• You’ll be part of a “team sales” environment, where success is built on collaboration
• You’ll be a part of achieving sales goals that directly fund a local not-for-profit

What You’ll Do:

• Sell high-quality, environmentally-conscious garments and locally-made and sourced gifts
• Operate the POS system and handle cash/credit transactions
• Keep displays looking their best & ensure the store and stock areas are clean and organized
• Receive, process, and organize merchandise
• Maintain an atmosphere of excellent service in a hub for joyful styling and inclusive fashion

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift/carry up to 44 lbs
• Ability to perform basic physical moves such as kneeling, reaching, crouching, bending, and twisting
• Prior boutique retail experience preferred
• Availability to work weekend and evening shifts
• Ability to work holidays/ the holiday season, including Black Friday and the weeks leading up to and after Christmas, including our annual Winter Windows event (November 6)

Job Responsibilities:

Retail Sales:

• Achieve sales targets with a focus on guest satisfaction, maximizing each ticket and sales opportunity with a “team sales” ethos
• Provide excellent customer service by welcoming, assisting, and advising guests, as well as addressing any complaints in a professional manner
• Contribute to a warm, engaged, and respectful shopping and work culture
• Operate the POS system and accurately check out customers. Accurately handle cash and credit card transactions and prepare purchases to be presented as a gift when requested
• Foster our excellent reputation by providing experiences that support word-of-mouth advertising and maintain our standing in the community as a good neighbor
• Maintain knowledge of product and operational updates via Planet Access’ Microsoft Teams and as otherwise directed by Supervisor
• Execute opening and closing procedures thoroughly and accurately, including cash reconciliation, cleaning, display maintenance, and closing procedures that ensure merchandise safety
• Gain sufficient product knowledge to educate and advise customers

Merchandise and Inventory Management:

• Maintain neat and orderly merchandise displays throughout shift
• Replenish and maintain stock on the sales floor throughout shift
• Process shipments
• Maintain organization of merchandise, store supplies, and break areas
• Maintain accurate inventory through designated programs and procedures, including participating in inventory counts

Cleanliness and Order:

• Maintain the physical environment and grounds according to Search standards for cleanliness and order on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate knowledge and consistent usage of the proper cleaning products and materials for assigned cleaning tasks.
• Demonstrate respect for site/program materials and furnishings.
• Administrative/Professional:
• Support the mission statement and agency values of Search.
• Attend staff meetings as required
• Present yourself in a professional manner as a representative of Search to various stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with personnel policies as stated in the employee handbook.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Corporate Compliance policy, including the employee work rules and state/federal regulations related to services provided by Search.
• Knowledge of store POS system and Microsoft programs.
• Complete other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Why Join Search Inc.:

If you are ready to be part of an inclusive team and contribute to a meaningful cause, we encourage you to apply for the Seasonal Sales Associate position at Planet Access Store in Lincoln Square.

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career that includes working with a team that is experienced and passionate, this could be the opportunity for you!

Make a difference in the lives of others and your own. Join our team today! Search not only offers competitive pay; we offer a generous, comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees, including:

• Paid training
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Paid holidays
• Two retirement plans
• Life insurance full-time
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Employee referral bonus program

Search offers a range of full-time (40 hours) and part-time employment opportunities in our Supported Living, Employment and Adult Learning programs.

Commit to Search and we’ll commit to you. Discover how rewarding a career can be!

For more information about our employment opportunities, please contact:

Search Inc. Human Resources
Phone: 773.328.2569
Fax: 773.305.0739full-time
Email: jobs@search-inc.org

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