Sales Associate
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS):
The mission of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is to celebrate, explore and steward all that is authentically wondrous about Indiana. The ISMHS is a forward-thinking, unparalleled resource for learning about and appreciating Indiana and its role in the world. We discover, collect, preserve, interpret and present artifacts and exhibits that showcase the stories of Indiana's natural and cultural history, art and science.
Role Overview:
A Sales Associate is responsible for supporting the daily operations of a retail store by maintaining positive relationships with customers and organizing display shelves. Their duties include greeting customers and helping them find specific products within the store, taking inventory of products and restocking shelves as needed and managing the POS system to administer refunds or process payments for customers. This position requires a flexible schedule including some weekends and evenings.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.73/hr but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Perform opening procedures including verifying starting cash, turning on lights, opening doors and completing a walk-through of the floor to ensure it is neat and presentable to the visitors
Greeting customers as they enter the store demonstrating excellent customer service
Working at the point-of-sale counter to process transactions
Assisting customers in locating products
Suggesting new items to customers based on their selections
Monitoring the merchandise and restocking displays on the floor
Light cleaning including dusting and sweeping
Check in new merchandise including verifying shipment, updating point-of-sale inventory, printing labels and applying to merchandise
Building customer relationships
Performing closing procedures including locking doors, turning off lights and completing a walk-through of the floor to ensure it is neat and presentable for the following day
Closing out the cash drawer, including counting cash, check and credit receipts and balancing to closing report from point-of sale system
Assist in the preparation and counting of merchandise for the annual physical inventory
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
High school diploma or HSE with one year of experience in sales
General accounting knowledge
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office software, Blackbaud Altru experience is beneficial
Knowledge of customer service standards
Ability to operate various types of office equipment
Effective verbal communication skills
Must be able to operate independently
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Flexible schedule a MUST, including weekends and some evenings
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for part-time employees which includes:
- Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
- Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
- 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
- New Parent Leave
- Free Parking
- Free LinkedIn Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
