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Retail - Associate
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Location

Birmingham

Type

full-time

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About this role

Retail Associate                 

Who are we: 

For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused. We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey. Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.

 

Position Title: Retail Associate 

Reports to: Retail Supervisor(s), Assistant Retail Operations Manager, and Retail Operations Manager 

 

Responsibilities 

  • Fulfill guest’s needs quickly and efficiently. 

  • Inform retail leadership in a timely manner when item quantities are low or special request.  Working with warehouse team to pull & fill items as necessary. 

  • Relay relevant comments received from customers directly to supervisor. 

  • Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment. 

  • Uphold company policies and procedures. 

  • Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client. 

  • Check and stock supplies in counter area, floor display, floor stands and cabinets neatly, accurately, and in a timely fashion. 

  • Clean tables, chairs, equipment as needed. 

  • Keep counter and floor in work or service area clean and free of debris. 

  • Maintain balanced cash drawer as assigned. 

  • Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned from time to time. 

  • Merchandise product to maximize sales. 

  • Increase sales by promotional items or suggestive selling. 

  • Supports unit in being an example for Company & Client guidelines with regard to Sustainability/Conservation efforts.  Displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.   

  • Supports SSA / Unit in driving community effort through hiring efforts, engagement activities, and focus on opportunities of giving back.   

  • Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.   

 

 

Job Requirements 

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

  • Thrive in a team environment while having the ability to work independently and demonstrated flexibility in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Demonstrated ability to understand and implement written and verbal instructions. 

  • Computer knowledge and skill level basic POS systems, and excel.  

  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above. 

  • Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed. 

 

IDEA + Belonging  

  • Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units  

  • Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels  

  • Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary  

  • Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back 

 

Previous Experience 

  • None required. 

  • All education backgrounds eligible. 

 

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments) 

 

Compensation and Benefits 

  • Eligible for overtime pay.
  • On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
  • Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations.
  • Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
  • Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
  • Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave
  • Holiday pay of 1.5× the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
  • Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location. 
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Locations include: Arizona, California, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C..  Colorado: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).  Maryland: Employees accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year, as required under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act.  Washington: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, in accordance with the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time.

 

SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies, including SSA Group, A&F Souvenir, Cinchio Solutions, and Behavioral Essentials, are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective impact.

 

All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").  

 

San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document. 

 

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Tech stack
Interpersonal Skills,Communication Skills,Teamwork,Independence,Flexibility,Customer Service,Cash Handling,Merchandising,Sustainability,Community Engagement,Basic Computer Skills,POS Systems,Organizational Skills,Time Management,Problem Solving,Attention to Detail

About SSA Group, LLC

Rooted in family and relationships, SSA Group activates ticketing, culinary, and retail merchandise moments between the experiences at cultural attractions across the United States. Founded almost 50 years ago, SSA is based in Denver, Colorado, partners with approximately 79  cultural attractions and serves well over 52 million families annually. SSA Group is an industry leader in delivering an innovative suite of products and revenue driving services. Built by family for families, our operational models are powered by exceptional results and continuously reshaped to align with changing consumer expectations. Our motto is, “Your Mission. Together”

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitality

What you'll do

  • The Retail Associate is responsible for fulfilling guest needs efficiently and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. They also support sales through merchandising and customer engagement.

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