Irvine Store Lifestyle Department Associate – Parttime

Location Type: On-site

 

Description

Tokyo Central Irvine is looking for parttime help who loves Japanese cosmetics, toys, kitchen items and more!

Must be able to work, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES in Lifestyle Department (Retail Associates) (responsibilities include, but are not limited to)

• Organizes and stocks Lifestyle display areas per store’s layouts, planograms and standards
• Setting up and maintaining the condition of the Lifestyle Department
• Ensures Lifestyle is handled, stocked, rotated and merchandised
• Checks for damage and unacceptable quality, follows established return procedures with immediate supervisor
• Ability to price, label, organize and rotate Lifestyle products per Marukai’ standards
• Proactively supports any promotional activity within the store and contributes to an effective working environment
• Breaking down pallets, separating Lifestyle products for sales floor or back room prep area
• Processing and/or wrapping Lifestyle products
• Maintains a well-organized back stock/ work area
• Ensures that all Lifestyle products are in it’s right place, so shoppers can find what they need quickly and easily
• Maintains good communication with store management, associates and suppliers/vendors
• Serves as a back-up in other departments as needed
• Stocking empty shelves and helps customer service department when the line gets very busy
• Maintaining cleanliness of the store/ store upkeep
• Notifies immediate supervisor of out of stock products
• Notifies immediate supervisor of price discrepancies
• Must be knowledgeable of merchandise placement and location
• Must clean and sanitize work areas

Customer Service:

• Providing premier customer service, including greeting them and responding to questions
• Engaging in suggestive selling and other sales techniques
• Meets or exceeds Department’s sales goals assigned through the efficient execution of Company policies and proceduresMaintains cleanliness of work area, storage area, and selling floor
• Ensures a safe and clean work environment
• Cross Training: Store Support Associates exemplify teamwork and are open to and willing to be trained and step in when needed in all departments and similar skilled areas for filling and development opportunities.
• Perform other tasks that would be instructed by Department Manager or Store Manager around the floor during busy times of the day

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Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, use ladders, scaffolds or their substitutes, substitutes above 6 feet in height, and to operate or assist in operating power-driven machinery or equipment.
• Must be able to use job related equipment such as a stepping ladder, mop, and push carts
• No experience required, but a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a similar work environment is preferred
• Previous experience as a Retail Associate, Stocker, or Bagging Clerk is preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without aid

REQUIREMENTS:
• Able to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service
• Able to read, write, and do simple math problems
• Able to interpret, understand and follow instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from the general public and management
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Must be able to operate pallet jack, scissor lift, baler, compactor and scrub machine
• Possess a food handling license or the ability to acquire one

Marukai is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E Verify.

Marukai is very aware of the COVID-19 pandemic and practices the highest and safest levels of precautions to keep associates safe with sanitizing practices, social distancing, personal protective equipment, and safety screening in adherence with the Health Department, CDC, State, Local, and Federal laws.

All Candidates must be able to work evening shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.