Gallery Shop Sales (Casual)

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Retail Operations Manager the position will provide direct sales and service to customers visiting the Gallery’s Shop.

Starting wage: $14.15/hour

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist customers in the selection of all merchandise
• Provide information and service to customers including research on art and products
• Gift wrapping
• Take special orders on books, reproductions etc. from customers either in person or over the phone. Contact customers when special orders arrive
• Prepare items for shipping to customers and between locations
• Operate the POS system for general sales and inventory information
• Close and balance sales at the end of the day
• Cleaning, dusting, replacing stock, remerchandising, and maintaining display standards
• Unpacking and pricing new merchandise
• Assist with social media platforms and web updates
• Assist new associates in learning POS system and other relevant training
• Responsible to provide best efforts to ensure a positive visitor experience for all facets
• Ongoing performance expectations relating to equity and anti-racism, including ongoing education, confrontation of personal biases, application of the anti-racism policy and equitable decision-making
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma
• Sales and cash handling experience
• Computer training in POS system
• Ability to deal effectively with customers, staff & volunteers in a courteous manner

ASSETS:

• Fine art background an asset
• Bilingualism French/English
• Ability to speak or write and Indigenous language