Adventure Aquarium - Temporary Merch Lead - HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION

Description

Summary:
Retail Leads are responsible for implementing daily cashier responsibilities relating to guest experience in the Gift Shop including POS transactions, line control and organization. The position also assists the rest of the team’s management to ensure proper departmental policies and procedures are being followed by Retail Specialists.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure proper cash handling operations are being followed by cashiers in the Gift Shop including opening/closing banks, credit card and gift card reconciliation.
• Support cashiers on the sales floor, including returns and exchanges, price overrides and change requests, providing a fast and friendly experience at point of sale.
• Communicate with Retail Supervisor to ensure all POS stations are staffed during peak business hours and be available as a cashier when necessary.
• Support inventory operations, including receiving shipments, executing cycle counts, entering damages, maintaining the cleanliness of stockroom areas, and ensuring gift shop visual merchandising standards are consistently maintained.
• Create daily line and break schedules
• Support crane and penny press operations by maintaining machine stock and communicating issues to Retail Supervisor
• Assist with coaching, counseling, and development of cashier staff.
• Act as retail point of contact in the absence of the Retail Supervisor.

 

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma, preferred but not required
• 1+ years of leadership experience
• 2 years in retail or customer service experience preferred
• Friendly, outgoing, and proactive individual
• Cash handling experience
• Ability to work weekends and holidays with occasional evenings

 

 Who You Are:

You are someone who strives for excellence in all you do. You are friendly and communicate well with all levels of employees. You are excited about joining a company that operates as a team, all working together to achieve the same company goals.

 

What you’ll get:

• Hourly Rate: $16.40
• Comprehensive benefits plan through Cigna.
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan after 3 months of service.
• Day one access to fully funded tuition and tuition assistance programs through our GROW U program.
• Free admission and 24 General Admission tickets annually, to be used by family and friends.
• Complimentary tickets to local attractions when available.
• 30% Discount at our Retail and Photo areas, as well as in-house food vendors.
• Training and development.

 

Special Requirements:

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check
• Allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work, must be controlled by medications or protective equipment.
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop, walk long distances
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

 

Grow U Opportunities:  

Earn a Frontline Manager Leadership Certificate, and  Adventure Aquarium will cover up to $5,250 in tuition per year.  Alternatively, you can select from over 200 certificate and degree programs available through our GROW U program! 

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