Summary

The Gem Shop, Inc. is looking for an accomplished Retail Sales Associate who is self-motivated, friendly, enjoys working as part of a team, and who loves helping customers. The Gem Shop is a family owned company with a long history of high quality Rock, Mineral, and Fossil products. If you like working in a supportive environment and you are dedicated to excellence in your professional life, we would love to hear from you. We provide flexible benefits and a fast-paced, enjoyable work environment. The Gem Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Gem Shop is open M-F 9:30am-6:00pm, Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm, and Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Open and close retail store
• Deliver world class customer service
• Answer, direct calls, and take orders over the phone
• Assist with merchandising store displays
• Maintain store cleanliness and organization
• Create accurate receipts using QuickBooks
• Assist with preparation of merchandise for trade shows
• Collect, ship, and process mail, web, and phone orders in an accurate and efficient manner
• Create and Print Shipping labels using appropriate online applications

Qualifications and Skills

• 2+ years’ retail sales experience preferred
• High school diploma/GED required
• High-energy, friendly personality
• Capable of interpreting customers’ words and showing them products that meet their needs
• Basic addition, subtraction, & multiplication skills
• Willingness to become subject matter expert
• Detail-oriented
• Weekend availability
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Publisher, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, twist, crouch, reach with hands and arms, climb, and balance

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