Retail Store Associate - Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Company: Hudson Group
Location: Freeport
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

Located at Gerald R. Ford International Airport

$300 HIRING BONUS FOR JOINING OUR TEAM!

TAP into your potential with our Tuition Assistance Program!
Eligible team members can have their Associate Degree paid for!

GROW With US!

Hudson is North America's leading travel retailer. For over 30 years, Hudson has met the needs and wants of travelers in more than 1,000 duty-free, duty-paid, and food & beverage stores. We couldn't serve our customers, landlords, and partners in airports, commuter terminals, hotels, and casinos without the continued support of our greatest assets: our team members. We're dedicated to hiring and training exceptional team members, who are committed to serving the customer as the Traveler's Best Friend. We strive to ensure we're fulfilling our team members' career potentials through training, skills-development, and career pathways - as our team members grow and succeed both personally and professionally, so does Hudson.

What We Will Offer You:
Hiring on the spot
A rate of pay of $14.00 per hour
Paid Covid Vaccine Incentive
A 20% off Hudson Employee Discount
50% Discount for all Food and Beverage items at the store
Eligible team members can have their Associate Degree paid for
$300 Hiring Bonus For Joining Our Team!

This Sales Associate Position Is For You, If You Would Enjoy:
Providing excellent customer service and maximize sales by assisting in the daily operation of the stores.
Working at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids, MI

The Team is counting on you as a Sales Associate to:
Provide flexibility to work any shift between the hours of 4:00 am and 11:00 pm on weekdays, weekends and holidays
Work a full-time schedule

Key accountabilities:
Acknowledge and greet customers as they enter the store or approach the cash wrap.
Follow all company policies, cash handling policies and special store loss prevention procedures.
Communicate effectively with customers, fellow employees and store management.
Effectively operate a cash register.
Know basic store layout to assist customers in their selection of product and be able to answer customer questions about the entire store.
Be knowledgeable and familiar with the surrounding businesses/offerings within the facility.
Communicate pricing, out of date and inventory issues with management.
Assist other store employees in maintaining security in stores.
Stock merchandise.
Inform management of any out of stock situations.
Help maintain a neat, clean, organized store, which includes sweeping, dusting, straightening of merchandise on store fixtures and displays.
Assist with book inventory process (i.e., ordering, receiving, returns).
Perform related work as assigned.
Be able to lift 40 pounds

Required Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year retail and customer service experience
Ability to interact with diverse personalities
Proficiency in the operation of a cash register
High degree of interpersonal skills
Ability to successfully clear a FBI fingerprint based criminal history records check
Be able to lift 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Prior stockroom or warehouse experience preferred.

Some of our company-offered benefits for you and your family include:
Health & Well Being: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Various Personal and Parental Leave Programs
Universal Life Insurance
Retirement Programs & Matching Employee Contributions: 401K & RRSP
Employee Recognition & Anniversary Programs
Training, Development, and Growth Opportunities
Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Programs

Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace in which we value diversity and unique experiences, backgrounds and identities

Depending on the location of the position, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States or Canada for any employer.

Note to staffing agencies: Please do not contact Hudson (including the recruitment team or any hiring managers) regarding this position with candidates. If assistance is needed in filling any position for Hudson, a member of our recruiting team will reach out directly. #AF123

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