Now Hiring - Shoreline Harley-Davidson - Retail Associate in West Long Branch, NJ

Full description of the position

Summary Description

Set-up and maintain an appealing retail environment and assist customers with their shopping and purchase of merchandise.

Key Result Areas

· Customer Service

· Retail Sales of General Merchandise

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1)Customer Service

· Provide excellent customer service to all of the dealership’s customers.

· Greet customers immediately, in a courteous and friendly manner.

· Possess the ability to work with several customers at one time while maintaining individual customer satisfaction.

· Handle telephone transactions quickly, and courteously.

· Point out any sales, specials, or new merchandise to customers.

· Assist customers with their selection of merchandise and offer an additional product that compliments the purchase.

· Accept cash & credit card payments for merchandise purchases. Keep cash register accurate.

· Notify customers when special orders or back-ordered items are received.

· Handle customer complaints reasonably, showing empathy and a positive attitude, and demonstrate our commitment to excellent customer service.

2)Retail Sales of General Merchandise

· Provide prompt and accurate service at the cash register.

· Assist the General Merchandise Manager with attaining retail sales plans in General Merchandise.

· Receive and process merchandise from distributors, check merchandise received against purchase invoice, log merchandise into inventory, and prepare product for the showroom floor.

· Conduct or participate in a periodic physical inventory of all merchandise (counts, reports etc.)

· Assist with set-up, organization, and staging of special events such as Open houses, of HOG activities, fashion shows, etc.

· Create well-organized presentations, which appeal to our customers.

· Ensure merchandise displays are stocked, clean, dust free, and appealing to customers.

· Continuously maintain showroom product availability by stocking shelves and displays.

· Maintain update customer mailing lists.

· Attend training sessions to keep current with merchandising & inventory control issues

3)Other Duties

· As assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

· No Supervisory Responsibilities

Commitments

· Treat all employees and customers fairly, courteously, and with dignity.

· Be prompt and available for flexible scheduling.

· Demonstrate professionalism in providing customer service.

· Attend online training sessions within Harley-Davidson University to keep current in General Merchandise.

· Accept direction, follow instructions and work well with others.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

· Must have the ability to get along with a broad customer base.

· Schooling or experience in merchandising and retail sales preferred.

· Experience with Point-of-Sale & computerized inventory systems or the ability to quickly learn.

Physical Demands

· Must have the ability to stand and walk the sales floor for most of the day.

· Frequently required to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, and lift 30lb. of merchandise.

Working Conditions

· Majority of work is conducted indoors; however, some outdoor booth sales are conducted periodically during open houses or other events.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Hours per week:

• 30-39

Work Includes

• Evenings
• Weekends
• Holidays

Paid Training:

• Yes

Pay frequency:

• Every other week

Management:

• Team Lead
• Store Manager

Employees working per shift:

• 5 or fewer

Typical end time:

• 6PM

Typical start time:

• 10AM

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location