SALES ASSOCIATE / BUYER

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Plato's Closet Rochester is NOW HIRING !

  
SALES ASSOCIATE / BUYER
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
 
To help promote all aspects of the business including, but not limited to buying, selling, pricing and merchandising. Promote a high level of customer service by ensuring customers are assisted in an enthusiastic, timely and knowledgeable manner. Assist store management in daily store operations, including buying (Training for 'Plato's Buyer' certification provided) of merchandise.
 

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 

 

1. Greet customers immediately upon entering the store, determine their needs and handle all transactions in a professional and enthusiastic manner. 

 

2. Become familiar with products, brands and prices and make recommendations of 

products to suit customers’ needs.  Maximize sales and customer satisfaction by adding items to the close of the sale. 

 

3. Buy used product, reinforcing the customers’ purchases and sales to the store.  Invite customer to return to the store to buy, sell, or trade while promoting Plato's Closet brand image. 

 

4. Price and ticket items appropriately based on pricing/buying guidelines.  Restock store following merchandising plan.  Maintain store displays and follow store housekeeping, maintenance standards and procedure. 

 

5. Develop proficiency in operating computerized sales tracking system for all sales transactions, buys, returns, etc. 

 

6. Achieve personal and store sales goals by applying sound customer service and sales protocol. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

1. Prior retail experience preferred in similar product lines, but willing to train the right candidate. 

 

2. Proven customer service skills required.  

 

3. Ability to work well as a team member and to take and follow directions. 

 

4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

 

5. Sales and goal-driven. 

 

TO APPLY: Please download and fill out the Application (INCLUDE REFERENCES PLEASE)

CLICK HERE to download the Plato's Closet Application Form and email to platosclosetrochester@gmail.com

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