Sales Associate

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San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
12-23 Hourly
Entry level
Transportation • Travel • Hospitality
The Role
Provide customer service and process sales in an airport gift shop. Maintain attractive displays, operate the point-of-sale system, handle cash, restock and receive merchandise, support store opening and closing procedures, educate customers about artist-designed products, and follow airport safety and badge-access requirements. The role requires standing, lifting, flexible shifts, weekend and holiday availability, and passing an SFO badge background check.
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Overview

Come work for a new gift shop opening at SFO in Terminal 3 that partners with contemporary artists to create and sell art‑inspired products while providingartists with royalty income. It emphasizes meaningful, locally produced goods and long‑term collaborations with regional manufacturers.

  • Full-time and part-time positions are available.
  • Fun, lively retail environment focused on art and design.
  • Multiple shifts are available for late September; some shifts are available now.

To apply: email resume to [email protected]

Responsibilities

Duties:

  • Provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service, assisting travelers with product information and purchases.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor and display areas.
  • Operate the point-of-sale system, handle transactions accurately, and follow all cash-handling procedures.
  • Restock merchandise, monitor inventory levels, and assist with receiving and organizing shipments.
  • Support store opening, mid‑day, and closing procedures as assigned.
  • Help educate customers about artist-designed products and the mission behind the store’s offerings.
  • Follow airport retail guidelines, safety protocols, and badge‑access requirements.
  • Perform physical tasks as needed, including lifting merchandise, standing for extended periods, and maintaining stock areas.
Qualifications

Requirements:

  • High school degree or equivalent.
  • Must be able to pass a background check to obtain an SFO Badge.
  • Ability to perform computer work, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.), long periods of standing, climbing, and bending.
  • Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and assigned shifts as needed.
  • Available shifts: Opening Shift 6:45 am–2:45 pm, Mid Shift 11:45 am–6:45 pm, and Closing Shift 2:45 pm–10:45 pm.
  • Preferred but not required: Prior experience working at SFO; experience in the arts or a related field.Benefits:
  • Salary rate: $23.00 per hour, with room for growth based on demonstrated proficiency and punctuality.
  • A $12-per-shift transportation stipend, provided in addition to the SFO Employee Bart Discount Card Program.
  • Accrued paid time off and unpaid time off.

How to apply: Please do not apply in-store. Applications are only accepted by email at [email protected].

Skills Required

  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Pass a background check to obtain an SFO badge
  • Ability to perform computer work
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to stand for extended periods, climb, and bend
  • Availability to work weekends, holidays, and assigned shifts
  • Prior experience working at SFO
  • Experience in the arts or a related field
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The Company
1,900 Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a department of the City and County of San Francisco, operates an international airport serving local communities, passengers, and airlines. Its services include flight operations, ground transportation, parking, retail, dining, and passenger amenities. SFO also emphasizes safety, efficient operations, sustainability, accessibility, and customer experience while functioning as a major gateway for air travel in Northern California.

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