Now Hiring - RubyintheSkies - Retail Sales Associate in La Mesa, CA

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Jewelry with Friends by Ruby in the Skies is a jewelry making workshop and eclectic women and children's boutique at Grossmont Center in La Mesa, California. We aim to deliver affordable, high-quality jewelry that remains relevant across multiple seasons, occasions and lives. We are seeking an energetic, dependable retail sales associate to join our growing team. You will directly assist customers, process transactions, help merchandise the sales floor and play a vital role in making our retail experience as fun and positive as possible. Top-notch customer service skills are a must, as is the ability to learn product knowledge quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Retail Sales Associate Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Welcome and greet customers as they enter the store * Offer help and provide direct assistance to customers * Provide in-depth product knowledge, including features, benefits and overall value * Answer customer questions and concerns * Attend to unique and individual shopping needs of each customer * Cross-sell and encourage beneficial product add-ons * Upsell when appropriate; promote current sales, promotions, coupon deals, etc. * Explain store-member benefits and encourage customers to sign up * Process purchases, returns and exchanges * Handle customer complaints in a calm and professional manner * Report anything unusual and any major incidents to management * Help organize back stock and perform inventory counts * Process newly received shipments * Organize and replenish front stock and help merchandise store * Maintain a clean and tidy work and retail space * Be enthusiastic and informative about all products * Help create a positive environment for customers to shop and buy * Take direction from and report to assigned supervisor * Work as a team to achieve sales goals Retail Sales Associate Requirements and Qualifications: * High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred * Previous retail, sales and/or hospitality experience a major plus * Jewelry Making skills a huge plus * Computer literate; familiarity using POS systems * Extremely personable, positive and approachable * Fantastic customer service skills * Comfortable standing for long periods of time; can lift up to 20 pounds * Able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 10 - 25 per week Benefits: * Employee discount Shift: * Day shift Work Location: In person