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Are you a confident individual looking for a position in a dynamic (and challenging) environment?
Do you want a job that is rewarding and meaningful?
St. Pauls Hospital Gift Shop is seeking a part time Retail Associate with 1 to 2 years retail experience. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, with a positive attitude and ability to provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service. You have demonstrated experience working within a team environment and the ability to interact with people from all walks of life including volunteers, employees, patients, families and the general public. Good communication skills are necessary, as is the ability to multi-task. Loss Prevention experience would be an asset.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for opening and/or closing store, cashier duties, bank deposits, lottery ticket sales; basic computer skills necessary; lottery ticket sales experience an asset
Providing excellent customer service and product knowledge
Using diplomacy and observational skills to monitor guests re: loss prevention
Ability to be creative in merchandising and create seasonal excitement
Work with volunteers and assign duties as required
Assist in keeping the shop clean, tidy, and well-stocked
Ability to assume responsibility in the managers absence and ensure the smooth operation of the Gift Shop and provide continuity of service
This is a permanent, part time position offering a competitive rate and an attractive benefits package. Must be available for shifts Monday to Friday between 9am and 7:30pm and the occasional Saturday; as needed. Minimum 40 hours every two weeks.
Essential Skills
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Specific Skills
- Set up displays of merchandise in windows or display cases
- Operate cash register
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
- Work with minimal supervision
- Customer service oriented
- Process money, cheque and credit/debit card payment
- Provide advice about merchandise
- Suggestive selling
Type Of Experience
- Salesperson/clerk
Product Experience/Knowledge
- Women's clothing
- Jewellery
- Flowers and plants
- Books
- Nutrition and health products
- Magazines
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)