Seasonal Merchandise Team Lead

Wildlife Conservation Society • New York, NY

234d • $17

About The Position

Serve as a vital member of the New York Aquarium Merchandise Services team by assisting in daily operations and supervising gift shop activities. Collaborate with the management team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, optimize revenue, and uphold the mission of the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Requirements

• Must be available for weekends and holidays.
• Variable hours dependent on weather and guest attendance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest service by maintaining a comprehensive understanding of park exhibits and amenities.
• Enhance the guest experience by addressing inquiries and resolving concerns in a professional manner.
• Drive sales performance through a focus on key metrics such as Average Transaction Size (ATS), Units per Transaction (UPT), and the number of transactions.
• Communicate guest feedback and suggestions to the management team for continuous improvement.
• Master and enforce cash handling policies and procedures, ensuring team-wide compliance.
• Safeguard data integrity by overseeing accurate register operations.
• Utilize customer service skills to minimize loss prevention and maintain appropriate selling floor coverage.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and visually appealing retail environment.
• Ensure timely merchandise replenishment to support ongoing sales activities.
• Manage stockroom organization for efficient inventory management.

Benefits

• Starting pay rate of $17.00/hr
• Temporary employment status

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees