Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

strongCompany Description:/strongpAt Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth./pstrongJob Description:/strongpstrongA day in the store looks like this:/strong/ppAs part of our retail team, you get to be the heartbeat of the company and provide our customers with an unforgettable experience—all in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment that allows you to showcase your people skills and develop operational expertise./ppProviding great customer service isn’t just a goal—it’s the essence of who we are. Each customer knows that walking through our doors means experiencing unbeatable service with an amazing depth of product knowledge every time they visit./pstrongQualifications:/strongpstrongGot the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for: /strong/pulliPrevious retail experience a plus/liliAbility to work part-time, flexible schedule, including nights and weekends/liliKnowledge of cash register/POS systems a plus/li/ulpstrongCustomer Engagement/strong/pulliGreet and assist customers promptly and courteously/liliMaintain product knowledge to assist customers effectively#xa0;/liliResolve customer issues or escalate as needed/liliPreferred experience with customer outreach and driving customer loyalty through brand awareness initiatives/li/ulpstrongBuilding Service Standards (Sales and Merchandising)/strong/pulliMaintain overall store cleanliness, ensuring all areas, including the salesfloor, stockroom and common areas are tidy and presentable/liliReplenish stock and manage inventory on the sales floor#xa0;/liliSupport the meeting of store and team sales targets while also increasing customer loyalty#xa0;/liliAssist with merchandising and store displays#xa0;/liliProcess transactions accurately and efficiently#xa0;/li/ulpstrongOperational Excellence and Team Support/strong/pulliParticipate in training programs and staff meetings#xa0;/liliAssist in providing peer training and support to new team members#xa0;/liliSeek feedback and actively engage in personal development/li/ulpstrongPhysical Requirements/strong/pulliAbility to climb a ladder/liliLift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently/liliBending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently/liliClimbing ladders – occasionally/liliRoutine standing for duration of shift (up to 8 hours)/liliAbility to work varied hours and days including nights, weekends and holidays as needed/li/ulstrongAdditional Information:/strongpstrongBenefits Package – and here’s our end of the bargain!/strong/pulliCompetitive compensation based on skills and experience/liliGenerous employee discount/li/ulpAt Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve./ppWe know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.#xa0;br #xa0;br To learn more about Lakeshore, visit#xa0;a href="https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/about/careers"www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers/aa href="https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/about/careers%C2%A0"#xa0;/abr #xa0;br strongEqual Employment Opportunity Policy/strongbr People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose./ppTo learn#xa0;about how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit our#xa0;a href="https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/about/privacy-policy-employee-applicant/"Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy./a/ppstrongLakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees./strong/ppPlease see the#xa0;a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf"E-Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster/a#xa0;in#xa0;a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf"English/a#xa0;and#xa0;a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf"Spanish/a#xa0;for more information. INDRL2/p