Retail Sales Associate

Are you ready to bring your passion for retail to a vibrant, high-energy environment? We're looking for an enthusiastic Retail Sales Associate to join our team and play a key role in ensuring our store is a top-notch shopping destination. If you have a knack for merchandising, inventory management, and providing outstanding customer service, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Gain:
At Multnomah Athletic Club, we believe in taking care of our team members. We offer a wide range of benefits to ensure your well-being, both inside and outside the club. Here's what's in it for you:

• Full-time employees: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Facility access: Free access to our exercise room and classes, climbing gym, and pools.
• Convenience: Free parking and discounted public transportation passes.
• Retirement: Participate in our 401(k) program with an employer match.
• Well-being: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the Headspace wellness app for free.
• Perks: Enjoy discounts on club services and meals.

What You’ll Do:

• Store Operations: Handle opening and closing tasks.
• Transaction Management: Masterfully use our point of sale (POS) system to process sales and manage transactions.
• Customer Assistance: Assist customers with purchases, providing friendly and knowledgeable service.
• Payment Handling: Manage member account payments efficiently and securely.
• Special Orders: Coordinate special orders, connecting customers with the right products.
• Merchandise Tagging: Tag items with prices and security tags, ensuring readiness for sale.
• Inventory Optimization: Keep the sales floor stocked with new items and replenish from back-stock areas. Identify reorder needs and potential markdowns. Prepare and conduct physical inventory counts.
• Receiving: Assist with receiving purchase orders into the RMS system.
• Housekeeping: Perform light housekeeping duties to keep the store and back-stock areas clean and organized.
• Administrative Tasks: Conduct administrative tasks as needed.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures, reporting any unsafe conditions promptly.
• Quality Service: Demonstrate the importance of quality service to our members by promoting the MAC code of conduct.
• Attendance: Maintain regular and reliable attendance to support the team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Retail Experience: Previous retail experience is a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Keyboarding Skills: Fast and accurate keyboarding skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to foster effective working relationships with colleagues and members.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift, bend, pull, stand, and walk throughout your shift.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Task Management: Take on additional tasks as assigned by the M-Porium Manager.
• Training Participation: Participate in all club-related training sessions.
• Purchasing & Reordering: Assist with basic purchasing and reordering of sundry and ready-to-wear items.
• Merchandise Returns: Manage merchandise returns to vendors.
• Display Creation: Help create eye-catching display windows.

Tools & Equipment:

• Essential Tools: Utilize computers, telephones, photocopiers, and the RMS and POS systems.

Join us and become an integral part of a team that values enthusiasm, efficiency, and exceptional customer service. Apply today and help us create an unparalleled shopping experience!