Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

More Than A Candle, a family-owned soy candle store, is seeking a personable and customer-oriented Part-Time Retail Sales Associate to join our team. As a Part-Time Retail Sales Associate, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional customer service, promoting our unique line of soy candles, and ensuring an enjoyable shopping experience for our valued customers. This position offers 1-2 days a week, with the potential for additional hours during peak seasons.

• Expected Pay: $13 per hour
• Expected
  
  Hours:
  
  8-24 per week

• High School Diploma:
  Minimum educational requirement.
• Excellent Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong verbal communication skills to engage effectively with customers and team members.
• Customer-Focused Attitude: A genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating positive shopping experiences.
• Basic Computer Understanding:
  Comfortable using basic computer systems and point-of-sale operations.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and maintain a clean and organized sales floor.
• Product Knowledge:
  Interest in and willingness to learn about candles or related products.
• Availability:
  Part-time availability, working 1-2 days a week, with the potential for increased hours during busy seasons or as needed.
• Physical Stamina:
  Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Customer Service:
  Welcome customers warmly, assist them in finding products, and provide relevant information and recommendations about our soy candles.
• Sales and Promotion:
  Utilize your interpersonal skills to engage customers, highlight the features and benefits of our soy candles, and encourage upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Point of Sale (POS) Operations:
  Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently using basic computer skills. Handle cash, credit card, and other payment methods with attention to detail.
• Merchandising:
  Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment by ensuring candles are well-stocked, properly displayed, and attractively presented.
• Product Knowledge:
  Stay updated on our soy candles' characteristics, fragrances, and sizes to provide accurate information and relay promotions and special offers to customers.
• Customer Support:
  Address customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints professionally and promptly, aiming to resolve issues to the customer's satisfaction.
• Inventory Management:
  Assist in receiving, unpacking, and organizing incoming shipments. Monitor stock levels and communicate restocking needs to the store manager.
• Store Operations:
  Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth store operations, follow opening and closing procedures, maintain security measures, and participate in periodic stock counts.
• Seasonal Support:
  Be available to work additional hours during busy seasons, such as holidays or special events, as determined by the store manager.

Join our team at More Than A Candle as a Part-Time Retail Sales Associate, and discover why it's a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Utilize your strong people skills, basic computer understanding, and high school diploma to provide exceptional customer service and promote our eco-friendly soy candles. Be a part of our family-oriented environment where your contributions are valued, and create a warm and inviting atmosphere for our customers.

We offer a flexible part-time schedule, providing you with work-life balance, and the potential for additional hours during peak seasons. Come join us and embark on a rewarding journey with a passionate team dedicated to offering delightful candle experiences to our valued customers.