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Temporary Summer Positions

Instrument Servicing

This position is a temporary position that starts in June and usually lasts about 10 weeks. Ideal candidates are students currently enrolled in a college music program looking for summer work. Basic knowledge of band and orchestra instrumentation with some level of musical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Refurbishing and Sanitizing Instruments
  • Unboxing Inventory
  • Moving Boxes / Stocking Shelves in Warehouse
  • Labeling / Barcoding Instruments
  • Occasional Travel Between Warehouse and Store (Poughkeepsie to Lagrangeville)
  • Receiving Freight Shipments at Warehouse

Pay starts at $16/hour

Retail Manager

Paul Effman Music in Lagrangeville, NY is looking for a Retail Store Manger to provide excellent customer service and meet sales quotas for our business. Candidates with strong communication skills who can make customers and employees feel welcome in our store will stand out. You will help identify client needs, present and answer questions about our products and services and recommend solutions. A positive attitude and a desire to promptly resolve any potential customer concerns will make you successful in this role. Ultimately, you will ensure that customers leave our store satisfied and you will contribute to the store’s profitability.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Greet and direct customers
  • Provide accurate information (e.g. product features, pricing and after-sales services)
  • Answer customers’ questions about specific products/services
  • Conduct price and feature comparisons to facilitate purchasing
  • Cross-sell products
  • Ensure racks are fully stocked
  • Manage returns of merchandise
  • Coordinate with the Retail Sales Representatives team to provide excellent customer service (especially during peak times)
  • Inform customers about discounts and special offers
  • Provide customer feedback to the Store Manager
  • Stay up-to-date with new products/services

Skills

  • Proven work experience as a Retail Sales Representative, Sales Associate or similar role
  • Understanding of the retail sales process
  • Familiarity with consumer behavior principles
  • Knowledge of inventory stocking procedures
  • Basic math skills
  • Track record of achieving sales quotas
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of building trusting relationships
  • Ability to perform in fast-paced environments
  • Flexibility to work various shifts
  • High school degree
  • BS in Marketing or related field is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

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