Store Associate
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Salon Service Group
OK
Summary
Store Associates deliver exceptional customer experiences while managing daily retail operations such as inventory and cash handling. They collaborate with the team to drive sales, maintain store appearance, and meet established retail goals.
Job Description
Job Title: Store Associate
Department: Stores
Reports to: Store Manager
Status: Part-time (Non-exempt)
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Location:
Job Summary:
Store Associates deliver exceptional customer experiences through focus on partnership. They work directly with the Store Manager, Distributor Sales Consultants, and other team members in an upbeat environment to drive sales, meet goals, and maintain high SSG retail standards.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Ensure exemplary service in a friendly environment where customers are top priority and strong partnerships are fostered.
- Perform day to day operations of a retail store including inventory management, cash management, and general retail store upkeep.
- Communicate consistently with area DSCs to meet and exceed sales goals.
- Contribute to sales growth by participating regularly in product knowledge classes and other training opportunities.
- Maintain a high standard of store appearance including merchandising, product placement, marketing, and cleanliness.
- Accurately and efficiently complete all sales transactions, balance cash drawer daily.
- Properly process returns and discounts, aligning with the company's stated policy and procedures.
- Stay current with market trends, make product recommendations, and drive sales.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- You possess a cheerful working attitude
- You have prior retail sales experience
- You have a passion for the beauty industry
- You work well independently and with others
- You thrive in a fast-paced workplace
- You enjoy problem solving
- You are familiar with POS (point of sale) systems and can learn new technologies
- You can work a flexible schedule including Saturdays if needed
- You have reliable transportation
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma
- Retail and/or customer service experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Stand and walk for 8 hours per day
- Lift up to 30 pounds
SSG Full-time Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance available
- Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401 (k) Retirement Plan - SSG matches 50% of the employee’s contributions up to 2% of their yearly income
- PTO
- Holiday pay
- Sam’s Club membership for you and a friend or family member
- Discounts on exclusive hair products
- Employee referral program - $1,000 potential earnings per referral
SSG is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer. Candidates are considered for employment with SSG without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Salon Service Group, founded in 1987, is the nation’s largest privately-owned professional beauty distributor. SSG proudly partners with the professional beauty industry exclusively, through salons, spas, and stylists. We have conveniently located, professionally exclusive, wholesale stores representing our independently owned, high-end professional portfolio of haircare brands across 22 states, 63 stores and more than 130 field consultants. We are committed to excellent service, quality products and most importantly, we build strong lifelong partnerships with our customers. Our highest priority is to provide our customers with the tools and support that they need for success. Your next career could be waiting for you at Salon Service Group!
Founded
1987
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Wholesale
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Springfield, Missouri
Salon Service Group, founded in 1987, is the nation’s largest privately-owned professional beauty distributor. SSG proudly partners with the professional beauty industry exclusively, through salons, spas, and stylists. We have conveniently located, professionally exclusive, wholesale stores representing our independently owned, high-end professional portfolio of haircare brands across 22 states, 63 stores and more than 130 field consultants. We are committed to excellent service, quality products and most importantly, we build strong lifelong partnerships with our customers. Our highest priority is to provide our customers with the tools and support that they need for success. Your next career could be waiting for you at Salon Service Group!
Founded
1987
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Wholesale
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Springfield, Missouri