Sales Associate (Harry Potter Flagship)

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Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

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The Job
Our inaugural Harry Potter Flagship store is seeking temporary Summer Seasonal part-time Sales Associates.
Warner Bros. is continuing to expand and evolve the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts with the opening of Flagship Wizarding World stores, in key cities globally. These stores will bring to life the magic of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts for all Fans and Super Fans of the franchise. Flagship Retail will deliver incredible product, service and environments in spaces that truly celebrate the Wizarding World.
This part-time position will support the leadership hierarchy of the New York Flagship Wizarding World store by maximizing customer and fan engagement in an awe inspiring, best in class retail environment. One of the main responsibilities for this role will be to actively engage customers through an immense experiential environment while maintaining our brand standards.

This temporary position will start on June 19 and end on or around September 10.

Part-Time availability should fall within one of the below options:

• A minimum of 3 days available to work a 8 hour shift, including either Saturday or Sunday, with the ability to work from 7am-11pm
• A minimum of 5 days available to work a 4 hour shift starting from 7am to 11am/12pm OR 4 hour shifts starting at or after 5pm to 11pm

The Daily
Customer Service

• Assist customers with merchandise purchases by locating items customers may wish to purchase, suggesting items of interest, and retrieving merchandise from inventory when needed.
• Responsible for cascading customer feedback to correct channels of communication.
• Consistently demonstrates a positive and seamless guest experience.

Store Operations

• Performs all other duties as instructed
• Follows, teaches, and exhibits all safety and compliance protocols
• Register and cash handling duties include ensuring that all transactions are complete and accurate.

Financial Analytics

• Follows the steps of sales in each customer engagement
• Responsible in attaining delegated daily, monthly, or quarterly sales goals.

Brand Representation

• Maintain store appearance to ensure that it is neat, orderly, and well stocked to meet the Company’s visual merchandising standards.
• Collaborates with the team to follow company values
• Follows and impacts store set priorities and brand standards
• Teaches and lives stores culture with each associate

The Essentials

• Minimum 6 months experience with cash handling and customer service
• Minimum 6 months experience working at a retail store

• Highly motivated self-starter with good initiative
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills (i.e. verbal, non-verbal, visual) with the ability to communicate effectively in public to both small and large groups.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on basic numerical skills
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Harry Potter series and background
• Demonstrated customer service skills

• Must have open availability for a flexible work schedule that meets the operating needs of the business, including overnights, evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed in New York City. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Rate: $19 per hour. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

How We Get Things Done…

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The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].