Merchandise Associate

Saffire, LLC

Merchandise Associate providing customer-centric service at Indiana University Team Store. Engaging with guests, managing inventory, and enhancing the shopping experience with a diverse team.

Posted 7/10/2026part-timeBloomington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong customer service and sales skills while maintaining accuracy in inventory management and POS systems. Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, particularly during events.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Customer Service SkillsSales RecommendationsInventory ControlPOS System AccuracyPlan-O-Gram Implementation

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementMerchandise PlacementSales TechniquesEvent SetupPlan-O-Gram Reading

Soft Skills

HonestyIntegrityTeam CollaborationSelf-StarterAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

POS Systems

Industry Keywords

Event ManagementRetail SalesCustomer EngagementMerchandisingProduct Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide an exciting, positive, and fun environment for our diverse team & fan base
Greet guests & ascertain their interest, so you may make sales recommendations
Excellent accuracy when using POS systems
Demonstrate ownership in cleaning, re-stocking, & any other tasks assigned by supervisor
Present merchandise to increase sale with add on items
Must be able to describe merchandise features, benefits, and explain use
Keep current on promotions & sales in store: and events
Maintain inventory, merchandise placement, and accurate counts. Assist in inventory
Continually increase knowledge of product, and facility
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Must be able to read & implement plan-o-grams
Assist the Gift Shop set-up team with the merchandising of event gift shops including plan-o-grams, merchandise placement, inventory control, cleaning of shops & fixtures

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduate, GED, or equivalent experience in comparable company
Honesty and integrity in all actions and language
Excellent customer service and selling skills
Must be willing to work extended hours on event days
Must be able to work weekends & overtime as needed
Accuracy in open & close procedures
Able to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods of time
Innovative & self-starter, who can work independently and as part of a team
Must be willing to work 75% of football games, women's basketball games, and men's basketball games each season

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid vacation
401k plan