To Apply:
Email Lori.Quinn@VisitBelleMeade.com
About the Position
The Store Assistant at Belle Meade Historic Site is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to visitors, assisting them in finding the perfect souvenirs and gifts to commemorate their visit. Additionally, they help maintain the cleanliness and organization of the gift shop, process transactions accurately, and contribute to creating an inviting and welcoming atmosphere for guests.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome visitors while communicating our readiness to provide assistance: 3 or 4 employees are needed daily to handle all responsibilities of the gift shop team, depending on the number of groups and traffic volume. Stations include: 1. Greeter 2. Floater 3. team members behind the counter to assist paying customers. (behind the counter might be 3-4 team members on a busy day) Team will also be responsible for restocking, cleaning, pricing and displaying new merchandise.
- Ready the store for public opening and confirm store doors are unlocked.
- Perform a cash count of the Point of Sale (POS) system to reconcile register funds.
- Respond to store calls when it does not disrupt ongoing customer interactions.
- Familiarize yourself with both the store’s inventories and retrieve merchandise from overflow stock as needed for replenishment.
- Assist in pricing and labeling merchandise.
- Conduct register reconciliation at close, post cash entries, deposit funds into a secured safe, and generate a Z tape for recordkeeping purposes.
- Confirm the change to ensure accurate preparation of the required amount for the following day.
- Adhere to the daily “To-Do” List for cleaning duties in the store.
- Close and safeguard the establishment by securing all doors and turning off all lights/equipment.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Able to perform physical duties and tasks, including lifting, moving, and climbing stairs.
- Able to count and make change with a focus on accuracy.
- Able to engage in a courteous and calm manner with customers and staff.
Education and Experience
- Retail experience necessary.
- High School Diploma is required.
- Retain a keen interest in learning about Belle Meade's history and attractions.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Ability to perform physical duties and tasks, including using the ladder, lifting or moving boxes and displays, restocking the storeroom, and climbing stairs.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
- Must be flexible to work weekends, evenings, and some holidays.
The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the successful performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Duties may change with or without advanced notice.
To Apply:
Email Lori.Quinn@VisitBelleMeade.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person