Gift Shop Sales Representative

Position Description: Under the general supervision of the Gift Shop Administrator, the Gift Shop Sales Representative will provide exceptional customer service while promoting and selling a diverse range of products in the Gift Shop. Responsibilities of the Gift Shop Sales Representative may include, without limitation: Providing exceptional customer service by engaging with guests in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner to create a positive and memorable shopping experience; Collaborating with team members to support Gift Shop objectives and contribute to a respectful, team-oriented work environment; Accurately and efficiently processing sales transactions, including handling of cash, credit/debit cards, and gift certificates; Monitoring merchandise levels, restocking displays, and participating in regular inventory checks to ensure product availability and presentation; Maintaining in-depth knowledge of merchandise and assisting customers with product information to support informed purchasing decisions; and Performing other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: The Gift Shop Sales Representative will be selected with special preference given to the candidate’s training, experience and aptitude in the retail field. The qualified candidate must possess: (1) a high school diploma/GED; (2) at least 2 years of experience in retail; or (3) an equivalent combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to outstanding customer service; Strong verbal and written communication skills; The ability to identify issues, assess needs, and implement effective solutions; Proficiency in inventory management and merchandising to maximize retail space and maintain appropriate stock levels; A professional demeanor, appearance, and standard of conduct; The physical ability to remain active on the sales floor and in the stockroom for extended periods while engaging with customers, processing transactions, and restocking merchandise; Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to operate a point-of-sale (POS) system; and The ability to lift and move medium to large items weighing up to 30 pounds, employing proper safety techniques. Salary: The hourly salary for this position ranges between $20.00 and $26.00 per hour. Actual starting salary will be based on experience. The selected gift shop sale Representative will be paid from the staffing agency. Not the LCB. Benefits: This position is not benefits eligible. Benefits will be subject to those offered by the agency. Working Conditions: The work is performed in a typical office environment. Significant overtime is required during legislative sessions and certain other periods as necessary to meet the demands of the Legislature. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Legislative Counsel Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, domestic partnership, political affiliation, genetic information, or compensation history, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Legislative Counsel Bureau will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, nor will it tolerate unlawful retaliation. Applicants may contact LCBHR@lcb.state.nv.us to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the hiring process and will not be disqualified from consideration based upon such requests. The Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants for the position of Gift Shop Sales Representative within the Administrative Division. The LCB is a nonpartisan, legislative service agency that provides professional, technical and administrative support to the Nevada Legislature, which convenes biennially in odd-numbered years for 120-day sessions and for rare special sessions during the interim periods. The Administrative Division provides administrative support to legislators, legislative staff and LCB staff. In addition, the Legislative Gift Shop features Made in Nevada merchandise, along with other souvenirs and gifts specific to the Nevada Legislature, Nevada government and the state of Nevada. This is a temporary, full-time position located in Carson City, Nevada. This position is offered through a third-party staffing agency; the selected candidate will be employed by the agency and not directly by the LCB. This is a session-only position with a maximum duration of 9 months but may end sooner depending on the needs of the LCB and the Legislature. #J-18808-Ljbffr