Retail buying jobs in United States

We are a retail business with a physical location in the heart of New York City. We showcase a wide range of items such as luxury jewelry, watches and artwork; all of which are for sale. We provide numerous services, from buying and selling to appraising and customizing. We are looking to fill our (part-time & full-time) Art Curator & Administrative Assistant position to mainly: - Work with a team to research and describe artwork - Curate and photograph art pieces in our gallery - Learn how to appraise art alongside our in-house appraiser Requirements: - Capable of working in a fast-paced team environment - Quick learner with the ability to multi-task - Interest, experience, or knowledge in the arts and art history (A willingness to learn!) - No previous experience required; this is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or student who is looking for experience! This is a great opportunity for those who are looking for experience in the arts or in a gallery setting! This position is open to those who are coming right out of college as well as students. We also offer sponsorship if you are a suitable candidate for us. You will be working in a gallery and office environment at the retail location. This position requires someone bright and creative. If you are interested, please send your application, resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

Deliver friendly customer service, help customers shop our store, and find what they’re looking for. Ensure all customers receive a fast and friendly checkout experience. Complete truck unloading and merchandise duties throughout the store including maintaining store recovery standards to deliver our Brand Promises. Help customers shop, locate products, and provide them with solutions Provide a fast and friendly checkout experience; execute cash handling to standards Engage customers on the benefits of the Rewards program and Private Label Credit Cards and complete enrollments Educate customers on the Voice of Customer (VOC) survey Assist with Omni channel processes, including Buy Online Pickup in Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS) Participate in the truck unload, stocking, and planogram (POGs) processes Responsible to complete merchandise recovery and maintenance including the merchandise return / go back process and general store recovery to ensure a well-merchandised and in-stock store Perform Store In Stock Optimization (SISO) and AD set duties as assigned Support shrink and safety programs Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements; execute Company policies and standards Interact with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remain positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promote commitment to the organization’s vision and values; project a positive image and serve as a role model for other Team Members Cross trained in Custom Framing selling and production Other duties as assigned Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Preferred Type of experience the job requires Retail and/or customer service experience preferred Physical Requirements Work Environment Ability to remain standing for long periods of time Ability to move throughout the store Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment If you need help performing these essential functions of your job, please contact your supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you to determine if a reasonable accommodation is available. Public retail store setting taking care of our customers; all public areas are climate controlled; some stock rooms may not be climate controlled; some outdoor work if assigned to retrieve shopping carts or while unloading trucks; Frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press; work hours include nights, weekends and early mornings Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job. For 50 years, Michaels has been the best place for all things creative. We strive to inspire our customers, cultivate confident leaders, and serve our communities by fostering an inclusive environment for everyone to learn, shop, and create. At Michaels, everyone has a seat at our craft table and every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is committed to delivering on our purpose to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada and online. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace.

Full job description Benefits: Paid time off Training & development We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Sales Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge in the full sales cycle and be responsible for assisting customers throughout the buying process and providing excellent customer service, from greeting customers in the showroom, helping them find products, generating new leads, proactively following up, and actively networking to maintain relationships to shipping and aftercare. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for connecting with people, a strong understanding of sales techniques and strategies, excellent verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized, and have proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Responsibilities: Greet customers in a friendly and professional manner in person, via email, or over the phone, take their details and open conversation to their needs Provide excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction through verbal and written ways of being. Have knowledge of our products and assist customers in finding the right product for their needs, in person, via phone, or by email. Manage and get answers for all customer questions and provide product and shipping information, in person, via phone, or by email. Ability to track and follow through customer inquiries from lead to various follow-ups, to sale completion. Ability to use and keep client CRM accurate and up to date. Create invoices and proposals, process payments and maintain accurate records of transactions and documents. Proactive reach out via phone and email to clients to generate new sales leads, follow-ups, engagement, or upselling. Maintain a neat and organized work area. Liaise between the managing director, logistics, and marketing team on transport, special projects, and events. Proactive outlook to achieve monthly and yearly sales goals. Assist with showroom sales events. Job Requirements & Skills: Minimum 3 years experience in sales in a retail luxury sales environment in design or fashion industry including lead generation, customer relations and sales follow-through, shipping, and data management. Understanding of home furnishing inventory and customizations essential Knowledge in sales of luxury goods. Proven experience preparing detailed quotes. Ability to think creatively to provide answers and exceed customer needs Italian, or French speaking helpful and not essential College degree preferred, preferably in a creative field, business, marketing, or communications Excellent written and verbal communication skills in sales to transmit professionalism and confidence to keep clients engaged. Computer skills & Proficiency in technology with a working knowledge of Mac Suite, google sheets (or equivalent), and Chrome. Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and programs. Experience ringing up customer purchases on the POS register a must. Ability to excel and manage a high-stress, time-sensitive industry with demanding clientele Confident and persevering to proactively engage with clients and to pursue answers. Customer Focused, Excellence in Teamwork, Demonstrates Respect, Utilizes Critical Thinking, On-going Passion for Learning, Adaptability Polished professional in appearance and demeanor ABOUT THE COMPANY Cosulich Interiors & Antiques is a small family-run business in retail one-of-a-kind vintage and contemporary Italian home furnishings (Lighting, Furniture, Decor, and Art) based in New York, NY. We are fast-paced on demand, customer-centric and collaborative. Our goal is to offer interior designers and architectural professionals with unique artistic pieces as well as a customizable line, by collaborating with various artisans in Italy and focusing on the highest level of craftsmanship and tradition with a very personalized stellar customer service. Our work environment is an open space office showroom open to the public: International workforce On-the-job training Growth opportunities

The Sales lead is passionate about Cannabis, provides product knowledge to our customers and explains the benefits of buying specific products. The Sales Lead delivers the Company’s retail promise to every customer visiting the Dispensary. Provides supervisor customer service and education guidance to registered patients and Designated Primary Caregiver (“DPC”). Take patients orders, record sales in the Inventory Control System (“ICS”), and handle cash, and debit card transactions. Maintain an organized environment and facility appearance. The Sales Lead or Cannabis Advisor Lead collaborates with the Assistant Manager, Dispensary Manager and leadership team to develop, document and implement practices, policies, and strategies that support a performance and results-driven culture. This role is a developmental opportunity in preparation for a management position. Duties/Responsibilities/Tasks Greets patients and DPC’s and escorts them from the waiting room to the secured sales dispensary. Provides orientation and tours for first-time clients. Follows the Company’s selling standards to meet the team and individual sales goals and metrics. Drives sales and customer experience by maintaining a tidy, safe, and well-merchandised store environment with all medical Cannabis and related products, except samples, secured and behind a counter. Models best-in-class service experience that consistently strives to exceed customers’ expectations. Make sales and prepares approved sales from the client. Calculates sales price and enters into the cash register. Collects the amount due from the client in cash or via a cashless debit transaction. Packages order, checking to ensure each product is appropriately labeled, including warning as required by law. Deliver sales from ICS agent for entry. Escort client waiting room to exit. Escort next client to secure sales area. Inspires customer confidence and creates loyalty to Company brand. Promotes a work environment that is positive, customer-service oriented, and compliant with established laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures. Is accountable for accurately utilizing the Company’s Point of Sale system. Communicates with the patient coordinator to maintain patient traffic flow and maximize sales and customer satisfaction. Responds to in-person patient requests, compliments, and resolves simple complaints, through e-mail, or by the phone requesting supervisor support as needed. Maintains organization of dispensary and through daily upkeep and light cleaning. Maintains quality and appearance of the product by removing shake and stems, while checking for mold, mildew, expiration or sell-by dates, or defective products, and keeping samples clean and in order. Maintains knowledge of all medical Cannabis, and related products and services offered, as well as applicable state and local laws and regulations and industry news. Educates patients and DPD’s on medicating options and methods, strain information, medicine effectiveness for specific ailments, and cultivation methods. Provides education materials and resources for patients and DPCs as needed. Records specific request, preferences, and notifications for patients and DPCs using the internal Electronic Verification System (“EVS”) and ICS and follow up as needed. Maintains awareness of patient input and suggested changes to improve service or product, invites clients to use the suggestion box in the waiting room. Discusses inventory levels with patient coordinator and Manager or Assistant Manager to maintain accurate online menus and update menus and checklist as needed. Coordinates supply orders with the dispensary manager as needed. Other responsibilities and duties assigned by the Manager or Assistant Manager. Job Requirements 2+ years of retail or customer service experience required. High School Diploma or GED preferred. Knowledge of recreational Cannabis policy and law is preferred but not required. Must be able to ensure accurate data-entry and record keeping. Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment is required. Proficiency in Windows-based and other software and Internet navigation is required. Point of Sale software and cash handling experience is preferred. Additional Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age. Physical and Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 20 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Working Environment: Work is performed in a retail environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets and our communities. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.00 per hour Shift: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Weekly day range: Monday to Friday Weekends as needed