Retail Lead Sales Associate/Shipping Receiving

The role of the Lead Sales Associate/Shipping Receiving for the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is to manage and maintain the shipping and receiving of merchandise, including the physical areas (stock room, shipping and receiving areas) supplies, equipment and floor plan while providing a leadership role on the sales floor.

Basic Function and Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Customer sales and service
  
• Accurate cash handling
  
• Maintains product and exhibit knowledge to provide outstanding customer service
  
• Receives all merchandise ordered for resale. Ensures proper handling including unpacking, inspecting for damaged or defective products and checking against purchase orders and packing lists for accuracy
  
• Notifies buyer of any discrepancies and damages
  
• Correctly updates and maintains POS system with merchandise receipts and returns
  
• Correctly prices and labels merchandise in a timely manner
  
• Coordinates timely distribution of merchandise to store and special exhibit store
  
• Prepares stockroom for physical inventory counts, assists with planning and execution of physical inventory
  
• Issues daily merchandise receipt report for buyer and store manager
  
• Maintains inventory and reorders all shipping and receiving supplies

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years experience with shipping and receiving in a retail setting
  
• Passion for working with all ages in a retail setting
  
• Sales ability
  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
  
• Ability to learn computer POS system
  
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
  
• Basic math skills
  
• Computer proficient and Internet savvy
  
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
  
• Be able to stay on feet for complete shift
  
• Ability to bend and squat
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Human Resources Manager
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
1600 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
fax: (817) 255-9354