Sales Associate

The role of a Sales Associate extends beyond just retail sales. At Lori’s you will provide a trusted place for joy and support when people need it most. You will provide products and services that nurture, inspire, and comfort. As a Sales Associate in our gift shop, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and engaging from the heart while creating an exceptional Guest experience.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE TO WORK HERE:

• Flexible Hours
• Awesome Discounts
• Fun work environment
• Benefits
• Opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed with a leading retailer!

WHAT YOU WILL DO (Responsibilities):

We rely on your ability to create a positive shopping experience to our diverse customer base. You will work closely with your manager to increase sales and maintain merchandising standards. We look for you to also:

• Greet customers and actively listen to their needs.
• Ensure inventory levels are stocked on the sales floor and communicate needs to manager for ordering
• Market merchandise by adhering to advertising, sales promotion, and display plans
• Execute daily operational procedures with efficiency, diligence, and integrity
• Communicate, execute, and implement Lori’s Gifts policies and procedures
• Handle cash and credit card transactions utilizing a point-of-sale (POS) system
• Other duties as assigned.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

WHO WE ARE:

We are the heart of the hospital experience. Our guests visit our store locations for different experiences while visiting loved ones in the hospital, or between breaks while at work. Lori’s Gifts is a unique retailer servicing 300 hospitals nationwide for over 40 years. We continue to grow because of our compassionate employees that remain close to the positive hospital relationships we have developed in the communities we serve. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.

Requirements

WE ARE LOOKING FOR (Requirements):

• Actively pursuing or obtained a High School diploma or GED. Must be 16 years of age or older. Minors must comply with any state or federal work regulations and obtain work permits as necessary.
• One year of work experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly 
• Willingness to work flexible hours to include evening, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Reliable transportation or ability to use public transportation to get to work on time
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and capable to stand for long periods
• Previous specialty or big box experience ideal