SALES ASSOCIATE
Micro Center is one of the nation’s leading computer and electronics retailers, offering over 35,000 products in large, well-furnished regional stores. We provide the industry's most compelling and customer-oriented shopping environment, with twelve dedicated product and service departments and the most knowledgeable staff in the business. An industry pioneer when we started in 1979 in Columbus, Ohio, we continue to be a dynamic company in a growth industry and have expanded steadily and profitably to a nationwide presence. Join our team and see why the leading consumer magazine rated Micro Center as “the best place to buy a computer!”
We are currently accepting applications for experienced retail Sales Associates to assist customers with their PC purchases in our Systems Department.
At Micro Center we demonstrate our commitment to employees through training, career growth and a balance between personal and professional interests. We offer competitive pay, flexible schedules, an employee discount and an extensive benefits package that includes options available at group rates for both full-time and part-time associates. For a complete benefit overview and to find out more about the company and our retail locations, please visit our web site at www.microcenter.com .
Equal Opportunity Employer. Non-smoking work environment. Pre-employment criminal background and substance abuse screening.
Requirements:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Greet customers and present reasonable product solutions based on customers’ needs.
-Perform merchandising and departmental tasks including markdowns, price changes and cycle counts; create and maintain signage and product displays.
-Maintain product knowledge and participate in continued sales, vendor and product training.
-Perform other duties and tasks as may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent with six months to one year related retail experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience in computer or electronic sales and be current with the latest trends in the computer industry. We are seeking candidates with Apple OS and hardware knowledge, good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, Office and utility software is desired as well as hardware knowledge related to system processor, memory, video cards and other peripheral components.