The Royal Standard (Baton Rouge) is looking for part-time Warehouse Associates!

Summary: The Warehouse Associate assists in the operations and maintenance of all equipment, furniture, and TRS warehouse facilities. He/She assists with inner-store tasks and customer deliveries to off-site locations.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Provides outstanding customer service to each client encountered; Interacts with customers for merchandise delivery, Assists in customer service related tasks as needed
• Wears appropriate TRS attire in the warehouse and on deliveries
• Walks through retail store and warehouse identifying product that needs upkeep, damage repair, etc. Reports damaged merchandise to supervisor and assists with repairs, Utilizes appropriate equipment for furniture repair
• Utilizes appropriate equipment for customer delivery (blankets, straps, dolly, etc.); Assists with the proper loading of delivery vehicle with all furnishings and necessary installation supplies
• Assists with the delivery of merchandise to off-site locations and helps unload all merchandise ensuring safe and undamaged delivery
• Delivers and sets-up furniture per customer request.  Ensures items are clean and damage free and client is satisfied upon completion.
• Assists customers with packaging and getting merchandise to and from their vehicles
• Assists in weekly deliveries of merchandise made to other stores
• Uses all warehouse equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Ensures materials and equipment are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures.
• Assists in keeping warehouse, dock and storage areas are clean, organized and maintained with proper supplies, Maintains a clean and organized work station.
• Disposes of warehouse, store trash, and recycling; including all exterior grounds, interior building, vehicle, and storage containers
• Assists with maintenance, repairs, and landscaping at all locations
• Assists with locating, moving merchandise, and furniture moves for displays in warehouse and stores, Assists with store-wide retail inventory as needed
• Other various job tasks as assigned

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees. Manages difficult customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs and solicits customer feedback to improve service. Excellent customer service.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions and utilize computer system, Retail Pro
• Experience or aptitude with handling, lifting, and maneuvering, heavy high-end merchandise
• Experienced skills with using hand and power tools
• Skilled in basic repair and fabrication
• Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Maintains a clean driving record
• Prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently; Ability to multi-task; Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Excellent follow-through and follow-up; Accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality; Ability to work well within a team environment
• Maintains a professional appearance and attitude
• Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance

Physical Demands:

• The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The employee must occasionally life and or move up to 200 pounds or more with the assistance of another employee(s).

Education:

• High School Degree or equivalent
• 1 year of warehouse experience

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Generous Employee discount

Subject to pre-employment drug and background screening.

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The Royal Standard (Baton Rouge) is looking for a full-time Assistant Store Manager!

Summary: The Assistant Store Manager is an individual who specializes in delivering excellent customer service while maximizing sales/profitability. He/She assists the Store Manager in all aspects of operations, supervision, sales, merchandise/inventory, and more. The ideal candidate has a “can-do” attitude, able to think and react quickly, and has a passion for all things retail. Work in a local, unique retail store that is fast-paced and fun!

Responsibilities Include:

• Initiating and developing customer relationships, and resolving customer service issues in a timely manner
• Motivating sales staff to reach or exceed store sales goals
• Monitoring sales performance, planning and assigning daily goals
• Enforcing store policies with customers and employees
• Assisting with floor moves, maintaining merchandise displays, signage
• Monitoring the store for cleanliness, maintenance issues, and overall store appearance
• Maintaining inventory and store supply levels, delegating inventory tasks to Sales Associates/Leads
• Ensuring signage and markdowns are correct, keeping current with sales/clearance initiatives
• Tagging of merchandise, updating, delegating tagging efforts to Sales Associates/Leads
• Working with Corporate Visual Merchandise manager on displays and adhering to Corporate Visual Standards
• Evaluating effectiveness of displays, profitability, customer interest, etc.
• Processing weekly Store Requests, Store Minimum Inventory List, and Transfers
• Delegating miscellaneous tasks to associates activities while acting as the Manager on Duty
• Communicating with and assisting the Store Manager with any and all operations of the store.

This position requires an individual who is:

• Sales and customer service oriented
• Professional, friendly, personable, diplomatic
• Motivated, positive, and proactive
• Creative, organized and detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills, especially verbal

Requirements:

• 1 to 2 years in retail management required.
• Experience in managing soft lines, interiors, gifts, or accessories strongly preferred.
• Ability to work Full Time (40+ hours) including nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel as needed to trade shows and the Corporate Office (Baton Rouge, LA)
• Ability to work special events (Tent Sales, Truck Shows, Open House, etc.)
• Computer Literate – Retail Pro software, Microsoft Excel and Word, email
• Physically Able to Move Light Furniture, Boxes, and Merchandise (generally weighing 50 lbs)

Compensation:

• Competitive salary and incentive plan
• Benefits including Health, Dental, and supplemental
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Generous Employee discount

Subject to pre-employment drug and background screening.

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