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Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

Recchiuti Confections

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

San Francisco, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

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    Recchiuti Confections is a high-end San Francisco-based artisan confectioner. We offer the opportunity to work alongside highly talented individuals in the fine food and hospitality industry. Our handmade truffles and specialty confections have graced the pages of Food and Wine, Bon Appétit, Travel Channel, Sunset, New York Times, Wirecutter and many other high-quality publications. We believe when you introduce people to truly exquisite chocolate and ingredients, they will be won over instantly. That's the Recchiuti philosophy that started in 1997 and one we still live by today.

    SUMMARY

    The Seasonal Sales Associate is an integral part of the customer experience and success of the retail sales channel at Recchiuti Confections. This position contributes to all retail store activities including, but not limited to: customer service, sales, merchandising, inventory, order processing, and general maintenance. The Seasonal Sales Associate reports to the Retail Manager and works shifts at both retail locations, the Ferry Building Marketplace and theLab.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Maintain a breadth of knowledge regarding Recchiuti Confections' history, company standards, products and services.
    • Deliver the highest levels of customer service, building relationships, ensuring customer follow-up, and promoting retention.
    • Achieve sales goals.
    • Manage multiple store tasks and high-volume foot traffic with ease.
    • Work effectively and cohesively with Recchiuti team members.
    • Ensure store is clean and tidy at all times.
    • Receive shipments and process product orders.
    • Implement shop merchandising, layout and customer traffic flow.
    • Host tours.
    • Provide a warm welcoming experience for customers

    JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Retail experience, including cash handling and balancing cash drawer
    • Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
    • Team player and able to work well with others.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
    • Fluent in English.
    • Enjoy interaction with the public – must be a true “people person.”
    • Self-motivated, and able to work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines.
    • Flexible schedule with full-time availability during holidays.
    • Able to lift heavy objects, be on one's feet all day, and move quickly.

    Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Interest in the fine food industry and the desire to learn more.

    • Ability to speak other languages.

    • Strong Sales Skills

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The essential functions of this position require consistent standing and the ability to lift 40lbs unassisted.

    As a small close-knit team, in addition to our daily tasks, our everyday priority is to make everyone feel involved, welcomed, and appreciated. We love doing random acts of kindness towards one another (surprise birthday celebrations, happy hours etc) and do our best to ensure everyone on our team knows that they make a big impact. There is no job too small, and we acknowledge everyone offers unique strengths. We love what we do and want to find someone eager to help us reach our goals, and have fun doing it!