Part Time Sales Associate Job

Employer Name: The Vitamin Shoppe	SpiderID: 2853344
Location: Pearland, Texas	Date Posted: 8/11/2009
Wage: DOE	Category: Retail/Counter/Merchandising
Job Code:
Number Of Openings: 3

Job Description:
As a leader in the health, fitness and wellness industry, you'll be responsible for improving lives. Starting with your own.

The Vitamin Shoppe is dedicated to healthy living. We seek to differentiate ourselves by providing the highest quality products at discount prices and by providing exceptional customer service. We increase the value we offer to our customers through Vitamin Shoppe brand products and by being an education destination for our customers. And, only at the Vitamin Shoppe will customers find Associates, or Health Enthusiasts, committed to sharing information regarding health, fitness and nutrition!

We are looking for Part-time Health Enthusiasts to join our team at our new location.

This person will be responsible providing outstanding customer service to customers and performing operational duties that drive sales through merchandising, register functions, store cleanliness, and other related duties. The store associate represents The Vitamin Shoppe brand to our customers. Associates must be courteous, efficient, and able to hand sell to customers so that their needs and expectations are met or exceeded. This position supports the environment of health and wellness that The Vitamin Shoppe represents.

Job Requirements:

Essential Functions:

*Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with customers and co-workers
*Use product information and available resources to educate customers and assist them in making smart product selections that are right for them.
*Serve customers promptly.
*Participate in learning and development activities such as daily store meetings and all other training provided by The Vitamin Shoppe so that customers can better serviced.
*Collaborate with the store team to support and achieve the goals of the store and The Vitamin Shoppe.
*Clean shelves, baskets, seminar areas, backroom, front sidewalks, bathroom and floor according to company policy as directed by the Store Manager and/or Assistant Store Manager.
*Assist in unloading stock, checking products against invoice, pricing merchandise, cleaning fixtures and displaying product.
*Operate the cash register and prepares customer receipts efficiently.
*Balances the cash register at the end of each shift or as scheduled.
*Follow management direction in completing other duties as required.

Requirements:

*High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of experience and instruction.
*Understanding of professional sales procedures and customer service.
*Knowledge of cash register functions and processing payments
*Passion for health, fitness and nutrition
*One year of retail sales experience preferred
*Excellent communication skills in selling products
*Interpersonal skills in dealing with all customers in a friendly, courteous, and polite manner
*Ability to use a 10-key, cash register, and related business equipment
*Flexibility to work weekends

In return for your contributions, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a confidential employee assistance program, associate discounts, continued education, and much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Criteria:
Start Date: 08/30/09
Position Type: Part-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: Entry-Level
Education Required: High School
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: No Paid Vacation

Company Profile:
We are now accepting instore applications for Part-Time employment. Please apply in person at 11414 Broadway St. M-F 9am-5pm

Contact Information:

Contact Name: B Luna	Company Type: Employer
Company: The Vitamin Shoppe	Phone:
Street: 11414 Broadway St.	Fax:
City: Pearland
State: Texas
Zip: 77584