Outlet Store Associate/Receptionist (4020)

Reader's Digest Association (RDA) is a global multi-brand media and marketing company that educates, entertains and connects audiences around the world. We publish 92 magazines globally, including 50 in-country editions of our flagship publication, Reader's Digest magazine, and 42 other special interest magazines. In the past three years, we've had 14 new magazine launches worldwide, including Every Day with Rachael Ray, the industry's hottest and fastest-growing magazine. We continue to enter into more countries and diversify into more areas, including distribution, language products, TV, movies and the Web. We now sell our products in more than 70 countries worldwide. As our growth continues, so does our need for talent.
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JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the handling, movement, labeling and placement of product and materials of incoming stock and materials.  Responsible for checking out customer purchases on cash register system.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Country Store Outlet – Primary:Assist in receiving merchandise; check for accuracy, count, label, stock and display Assist with inventory counting and record keeping as assignedPrint labels and tags for merchandiseUpdate information in computer and run reportsSet up displays and arrange merchandise Operate cash register to check out customers. Receive payment, process appropriate discounts, make change, bag merchandiseAssist customers in sales, purchasing and carry outShowroom maintenance – restock merchandise, spot clean, refill sales supplies

Front Desk – Secondary:Acknowledge and greet each guest to the Reiman Publications Visitor CenterProvide information to visitors on the Village of Greendale, the Reiman Visitor Center and Reiman PublicationsAddress visiting groups on motor coaches or in the theater to acquaint them with the Visitor Center, Reiman Publications and GreendaleArrange services: provide driving directions: recommend hotels and restaurants when requestedPerform other duties and responsibilities as requested by front desk lead person

 

QUALIFICATIONS:Excellent sales and customer service skills including a pleasant, patient, warm and friendly personalityComputer skills: experience with e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and a databaseKnowledge of Reiman Media Group history and products, the Visitor Center and the Village of Greendale would be helpfulPublic speaking skills: excellent communication skillsMust be organized and able to multi-taskAbility to communicate and interact well with people from a wide range of backgroundsMust be able to work some SaturdaysMust be able to work well in a team environmentMust be detailed oriented and flexible – able to help out in other areas of the Visitor Center as neededPrevious retail experience using a cash register and familiarity with a catalog tracking system helpfulAbility to bend and independently lift materials weighing up to 40 poundsMust be able to successfully complete a Physical Abilities Test (PAT)Please apply online at http://www.rd.com/careersReader's Digest offers excellent benefits and professional growth opportunities. Since each of our individual businesses has it's own unique set of policies, features and benefits, we encourage you to visit the company website for the position of interest. Reader's Digest is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.