About this role
Overview
The Retail Intern will provide exceptional customer service by greeting each customer, fostering a friendly atmosphere, having proper knowledge of merchandise both in the physical store and on the website, and offering assistance to customers. Interns with a background or pursuing a degree in graphic design will also be considered and encouraged for this role for assisting in new designs for clothing and products.
Responsibilities
- Provide outstanding customer service to customers, employees, and visitors in retail store locations and at company events.
- Process sales transactions accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system, including cash, credit card, coupon, refund, exchange, and gift certificate transactions.
- Fulfill and process online orders, including domestic and international shipments.
- Assist customers with product selection, merchandise inquiries, and general retail support.
- Receive, stock, organize, and merchandise inventory to maintain an attractive and well-stocked retail environment.
- Implement price changes, markdowns, and promotional displays as needed.
- Support retail operations during air shows, company events, and other off-site activities.
- Assist with inventory management activities, including cycle counts, quarterly inventories, and year-end inventory audits.
- Perform store opening and closing procedures, including cash handling and reconciliation.
- Prepare daily sales reports and assist with month-end reporting requirements.
- Investigate and resolve cash drawer discrepancies while maintaining accurate transaction records.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional retail environment that reflects the Cirrus brand.
Additional Requirements: Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen & background check.Must be able to complete entire duration of internship.
Qualifications
Required:
- Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Junior or Senior in good academic standing.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.