Retail Stock Lead Job Opening at Sony Electronics, Inc. in Riverhead, NY

• Focusing on loss prevention to protect company assets and managing all incoming shipments
• Receiving and unloading incoming shipments and unpacking and examining goods received
• Rejecting damaged items; recording shortages; and corresponding with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
• Distributing and directing merchandise to the appropriate area and stocking shelves, racks, cases, bins and tables with merchandise
• Arranging displays according to company merchandising guidelines
• Taking periodic inventory of merchandise and checking and marking items according to company guidelines
• Providing customer service as required and assembling customer orders from stock
• Assisting the Store Manager (SM) and the Assistant Store Manager (ASM) to determine methods, procedures and best practices for maintaining an organized and efficient stock room/warehouse
• Providing guidance to other nonexempt personnel as suggested/required by the Store Manager (SM) and the Assistant Store Manager (ASM)
• Continually improving product knowledge through Sony's on-line training program and acting as a Sales Associate on the sales floor when necessary
• Additional duties may be required upon request from management

• Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• A minimum of two years of previous retail experience including at least one year of stockroom/warehouse environment and 6 months of lead or management responsibilities required
• Consumer electronics retail experience is preferred
• Excellent communication/listening skills with the motivation necessary to meet customer needs is required
• Must be a results driven, team player with a positive attitude and excellent organizational skills
• Must be versatile and possess a strong ability to multi-task and complete tasks in creative and effective ways
• Must be able to work on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative
• Must understand the implications of the work required/performed and able to make recommendations for solutions
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended period of times, climb a ladder (up to 20 feet), and lift 50 pounds, all with or without reasonable accommodation
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends is a must

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