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Scholastic Store, Sales Associate/ Party Host- Part-time-H0400039
The Scholastic Store - Party Host/ Sales Associate– Part-time
The Scholastic Store is a fun and exciting venture in retail that combines the best in children's educational product with interactive activities to spark children's creativity and learning!
The Party Host/Sale Associate's responsibilities include party/event execution, sales, merchandising, and operations. The Party Host/Sales Associate is responsible for achieving sales goals, exceptional customer relations, merchandising and participation in children's programming.
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who enjoys working in an environment where one can meet and greet many customers. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about children and our products.
Required Competencies
- Maintain the highest standards of friendly, helpful customer service at all times
- Ability to interact with a wide range of guests, including children, in a personalized and appropriate manner
- Selling skills - Demonstrated ability in effective retail sales techniques.
- Ability to multi-task is essential
- Flexible - prepared for constantly changing retail environment
- Energetic and mobile - Able to move freely through the store on a continual basis throughout the workday
- Able to work varied schedule including weekends, nights, and as needed.
- Must be punctual
Qualifications
Specific Skills:- Team Player with a positive attitude
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Self-motivator
- Knowledge of Children's literature and overall children's market helpful
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Party, summer camp, daycare, theater or education facilitation with young children preferred
Education & Theater majors HIGHLY encouraged to apply!
