Retail Sales Professional - Tobacconist

Overview:
Habana Port is a luxury cigar merchant offering positions for retail sales associates at our Baton Rouge location. Applicants for this position preferably must possess a thorough, in-depth knowledge of cigars but it is not necessary for employment. The applicant must be willing to learn as knowledge of the product is crucial to sales. The ability to provide superior customer service to drive sales takes precedence and is mandatory as our lifestyle products attract affluent clients, international tourists, and locals.

An initial comprehensive training program will ensure that our sales associates can provide the specialized knowledge and service that our high-end clients demand. Our initial hourly wage of $15 can be increased up to $20 at any time within the 1st year by conveying to management the team member's productive results, positive work ethic, excellent customer service skills, consistent punctuality, and a sense of ownership and responsibility.

Habana Port is initially offering up to 16 hours per week with a 14-day trial and training period. At the end of the period a review will occur at which time the position will be offered or declined. Upon acceptance of the position, final training will conclude so that the team member will have the right tools and education to complete the tasks and procedures we expect.

Preference will be given to those applicants who can work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:
* Assists in developing sales and providing assistance to customers.
* Ongoing training and knowledge of new store products.
* Works as part of a team to keep the department and store organized and effectively merchandised; this includes moving, stocking and staging product.
* Must possess tact, presentable hygiene and an outgoing sales type personality.
* Will abide by company dress code.
* Must use a POS/cash register and handle payments perhaps deposits. Obtains payments by processing cash, checks, sales discounts, and credit cards.
* Displays merchandise by stocking shelves, counters, racks, and tables.
* Promotes sales by setting up advertising displays.
* Prices merchandise by stamping, marking, and tagging.
* Helps customers by providing information; answering questions; obtaining merchandise requested by customers; receiving merchandise selected by customers.
* Issues bills and receipts by listing and totaling purchases.
* Prepares merchandise for delivery by removing tags, wrapping, and bagging.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications:
* Teamwork
* Energy Level
* Productivity
* Dependability
* Customer Service
* Flexibility
* Handles Pressure
* General Math Skills
* Processing payments via a POS system on a tablet/computer.
* Attention to Detail
* Must be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of cigars or willing to learn about the trade.
* Ability to effectively communicate with customers and managers.
* Ability to repeatedly lift 40 pounds.
* Ability to attend tasting events to better assist customers with their selections.
* Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, or as scheduled.
* Must attain and pay for a Louisiana Responsible Servers Permit if you are to work in a retail setting that serves tobacco. A manager will help you with this state requirement and we must keep a copy on file.
* Must be at least 18 years old and be a U.S. Citizen or have valid worker's permits.
* Must keep the shop and humidor in an orderly and clean fashion. You will be called on to sweep and mop the floors, clean the restrooms, clean the ashtrays, wash glass windows, and perform any other janitorial task.
* Must take a drug screen test and submit to a background check. Must be drug-free and remain sober while on the clock.

If interested please email a resume and if we accept your candidacy an interview will be scheduled at our 4715 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 location. Proof of prior retail experience suggested.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in retail sales
• High school diploma or equivalent