GENERAL SUMMARY:

Retail Sales Associates assist customers as they shop within our store in our Footwear, Men’s Clothing, and/or Women’s Clothing departments. Our Retail Sales Associates must greet customers, answer questions related to the merchandise and store policies and locate items. Retail Sales Associates must keep the sales floor tidy and well-stocked. Sales associates report directly to the retail assistant managers and must be eighteen years of age or older. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualified candidates must be available to work 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm, 11am-7pm, or 3pm-7pm - a minimum of two shifts per week, one being a weekend day.

ABOUT US:

Kittery Trading Post takes pride in offering the finest goods and service to enhance our customers time in the outdoors. For over 85 years, “The Post”, as the locals call us, has been a hunting tradition & outdoor destination for the most extensive selection of brand-name shooting sports gear in New England. A visit to The Post BEFORE a hunt would involve stocking up on hunting supplies for the trip, while a visit AFTER the hunt would often involve acquiring gifts & souvenirs to bring home to family & friends. It’s a tradition we happily continue to this day. From our selection of quality brands and products to the knowledge and personal service of our staff, we continually strive to maintain your confidence and trust. Join our team and see just how we do it!

• Candidates must be eighteen years of age or older
• Should possess strong interpersonal and/or customer service skills
• Should demonstrate an ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Should have basic computer skills, and a working knowledge of windows
• Should have previous experience dealing with the public in a fast paced environment
• Retail Sales Associates must demonstrate the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Should have strong mathematical skills
• Retail sales associates must demonstrate professional customer assistance through awareness and a friendly courteous approach, with follow through
• Must demonstrate an aptitude for learning product and store knowledge, using, but not limited to: Vendor clinics, training programs, employee communication and written materials
• Must demonstrate the ability to research problems and problem solve
• Must demonstrate correct usage of the telephone, computer, pricing equipment and proper completion of all paperwork
• Initiative and drive in performance of duties. Showing a willingness to follow directions with a positive manner
• Maintain the neatness, cleanliness and integrity of all merchandise, and the working environment
• Retail sales associates demonstrate professional customer assistance through awareness and a friendly courteous approach, with follow through