Sales Associate
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Job Description
Skills:
- Experience with cash handling.
- Effective time management and organizing skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Possess a teamoriented attitude and enjoy working with fellow store staff.
- Phone skills and basic computer skills.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Point of Sales systems.
Abilities:
- Ability to lift 30 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in a customer database.
- Ability to interact well with museum visitors and experience in customer service.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalency
- Other combinations of education and experience may be substituted
The following items must be submitted to be considered for this position (be sure to mark each attachment as relevant):
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- State of Montana Application
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
MTHS offers a unique workplace for its employees. Its filled with friendly and creative staff members who work together to offer the public exciting and innovative ways to experience Montanas history. The ideal candidate will be a positive representative of the Montana Historical Society to the public be great at sales and will embody the MTHS culture of excellence teamwork professionalism and passion for the work that we do.
MTHS has an opening for a fulltime Sales Associate. This position works as a member of the museum store team and is responsible for assisting customers throughout the shopping process.
Function: The Museum Store is one of six sections within the Administration Program of the Montana Historical Society. Under the direction of the Museum Store Manager this is a customer service professional who helps customers find products and services and assists with daily store operations.
Other: The Sales Associate will work a standard 40hour a week flexible schedule Monday through Friday and some evening and weekend hours as needed during peak shopping times. Upon opening of the new Montana Heritage Center in November 2025 the work schedule will be flexible to include weekend and some evening hours. Come join us at the MTHS where we work together to share Montanas stories and inspire exploration!
Responsibilities include:
- Respond to customers questions about merchandise such as promotions policies regarding payment and exchanges and merchandise selection.
- Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
- Stock shelves racks cases bins and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Open and close cash registers performing tasks such as counting money balancing cash drawers making deposits and reconciling payments with sales.
- Receive and process payment for sales exchanges and returns.
- Prepare sales slips sales contracts return slips and other documents related to sales and merchandise.
- Assist customers by resolving complaints.
- Prevent or handle security risks and thefts.
- Process online orders from the Stores website and phone orders from its catalog.
- Provide customer service to the public selling books and merchandise with a professional and courteous attitude. As team members who engage with the public store personnel are expected to contribute to the welcoming and accommodating atmosphere the museum fosters for its guests.
- Create and update merchandise displays and ensure the Store is well organized.
- Work in the MTHS customer database and ensure membership discounts are properly applied to MTHS subscriber purchases in the Store.
- Be knowledgeable about Montana and the Historical Societys history and share this knowledge with museum guests.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
