Now Hiring - Sales Associate in Goleta, CA

About Us

With 9 locations in California, Wild Side Smoke Shop has been operating in California for over 23 years. We at Wild Side proudly service our customers with world class product selection, coupled with competitive pricing, and industry leading customer service. Working at Wild Side Smoke Shop is a great opportunity for those who are looking to grow within a company, as well as gain valuable management experience. Our company also offers flexible scheduling, as well as health insurance to full time employees.

The starting rate for this position is $17/HR. This position is for our Isla Vista location (6547 Pardall Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117).

Sales Associate

We are currently looking to add new highly motivated Sales Associates to our Wild Side Smoke Shop Team. We structure our team around our company’s core values; Professional, Accountable, Curious, High Energy, and Competitive. The Sales Associate’s responsibilities include working side by side with customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about our variety of products and recommend the best items for the customer's needs. You should also be able to promptly resolve customer complaints and ensure maximum client satisfaction. To be successful as a Sales Associate, you should stay up-to-date with product features and maintain our store’s visual appearance in high standards.

Ultimately, the duties of a Sales Associate are to achieve excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the store’s sales goals.

Sales Associate Roles

• Customer service
• Daily Cleaning/Counting
• Executing Management Agenda
• Self Accountability
• Sales and Promotions

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
• Assess customers needs and provide assistance and information on product features
• Welcome customers to the store and answer their questions
• Promote upcoming sales and raffles
• Maintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areas
• Maintain proper stock levels via communication with our ordering managers
• Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options
• Process POS (point of sale) purchases
• Upsell products
• Ensure that company policies are being followed and upheld
• Opening and closing of the store front
• Build productive trust relationships with customers
• Comply with inventory control procedures
• Suggest ways to improve sales (e.g. on campus promoting, changing the store’s design)

Requirements

• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
• Proficiency in English
• Basic Math skills
• Working knowledge of customer and market dynamics and requirements
• Hands-on experience with POS transactions
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus
• Ability to perform under pressure and address complaints in a timely manner

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Goleta, CA 93117: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person