Store Associate

The Retail Store Associate is responsible for servicing customers of his/her store, including, but not limited to:

• Store Operations


• Marketing/Sales

Store Operations:

• Ensure that our customers’ needs and expectations are met on a consistent basis.


• Ensure that the physical appearance of the store is maintained and that all equipment is in excellent working condition.


• Control inventory losses through proper controls and notations.


• Support and conduct periodic inventory management


• Ensure that the store is properly opened and closed in accordance with company policy.


• Complete all paperwork reports in a timely and accurate manner.


• Deliver paint to customer vehicles


• Visit customer sites to take consignment inventory count and deliver products


• Assist in color matching for customers


• Order consumables for the store as required.


• Order paint and sundries for resale from Benjamin Moore and Sundry Suppliers. 


• Resolve customer issues in a proper and efficient manner.


• Ensure that customer accounts are properly set up and administered.

Marketing/Sales:

• Responsible for the coordination of the sales efforts associated with the store.


• Responsible for the development and deployment of local marketing strategies.


• Responsible for attaining the budging sales forecast through effective marketing of products in the store.


• Develop new accounts and increase sales of current accounts through a targeted sales initiative.


• Ensure employees are properly trained on selling techniques.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma


• Prefer 2 Year Associates Degree in Interior Design or Business Administration


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.  Will need to be comfortable using computers to complete sales transactions.


• Minimum of 2 years retail experience, preferably industry related.


• Requires a valid driver's license and personal transport.


• Prefer biligual speakers with Spanish and English skills.


• Prefer background in outside and/or inside sales.


• Job involves a wide variety of tasks including bending, lifting, and sitting. Individual must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.


• Individual will usually be required to work more than 40 hours per week.


• Training will be provided in paint mixing and paint selection.