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Sales Associate, Part-Time

New York, NY · On-site

$17/hr

In addition, to superior selling and exceptional customer service skills, the Associate is an ambassador for the Metropolitan Opera and as such, creates a lasting and memorable impression of the ...

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Key Holder, Part-Time

New York, NY · On-site

$21/hr

In addition, to superior selling and exceptional customer service skills, the Key Associate is an ambassador for the Metropolitan Opera and as such, helps create a lasting and memorable impression of ...

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Sales Associate, Part-Time

New York, NY · On-site

$17/hr

In addition, to superior selling and exceptional customer service skills, the Associate is an ambassador for the Metropolitan Opera and as such, creates a lasting and memorable impression of the ...

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Key Holder, Part-Time

New York, NY · On-site

$21/hr

In addition, to superior selling and exceptional customer service skills, the Key Associate is an ambassador for the Metropolitan Opera and as such, helps create a lasting and memorable impression of ...

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Key Holder, Part-Time

New York, NY · On-site

$21/hr

In addition, to superior selling and exceptional customer service skills, the Key Associate is an ambassador for the Metropolitan Opera and as such, helps create a lasting and memorable impression of ...

The Metropolitan Opera

Key Holder, Part-Time

New York, NY · On-site

$21/hr

In addition, to superior selling and exceptional customer service skills, the Key Associate is an ambassador for the Metropolitan Opera and as such, helps create a lasting and memorable impression of ...

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Key Holder, Part-Time

New York, NY

$16.50 - $18.50/hr

In addition, to superior selling and exceptional customer service skills, the Key Associate is an ambassador for the Metropolitan Opera and as such, helps create a lasting and memorable impression of ...

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Payroll and Accounting Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$56K/yr

Must be able to work in person at the Opera House office a minimum of four days a week The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual ...

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Payroll and Accounting Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$56K/yr

Must be able to work in person at the Opera House office a minimum of four days a week The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual ...

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Publicist

New York, NY

$75K - $80K/yr

The Metropolitan Opera is looking for a dynamic Publicist to join the Press team. The ideal candidate will be a culturally voracious, proactive storyteller with experience placing compelling stories ...

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Publicist

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

The Metropolitan Opera is looking for a dynamic Publicist to join the Press team. The ideal candidate will be a culturally voracious, proactive storyteller with experience placing compelling stories ...

The Metropolitan Opera

Publicist

New York, NY

The Metropolitan Opera is looking for a dynamic Publicist to join the Press team. The ideal candidate will be a culturally voracious, proactive storyteller with experience placing compelling stories ...

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Sales Associate, Part-Time

Sales Associate, Part-Time

The Metropolitan Opera

New York, NY • On-site

$17/hr

Part-time

PTO

Posted 9 days ago

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Job description

Sales Associates are responsible for achieving daily sales goals while providing exceptional customer service. Sales Associates assist our guests with gifts and purchases at the Met Opera Shop, online, or via our special order service. They are thoughtful, engaging, knowledgeable and energetic.  In addition, to superior selling and exceptional customer service skills, the Associate is an ambassador for the Metropolitan Opera and as such, creates a lasting and memorable impression of the opera house.   


Primary Responsibilities

  • Ability to sell across a variety of product categories 
    • Understand and execute on up-selling and cross-selling 
    • Ability to cultivate high-end customers and patrons, creating sales and membership opportunities 
  • Provide excellent, engaging and thoughtful customer service 
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of Met Shop products and promotions  
  • Stay informed of merchandise campaigns, promotions and store activities  
  • Actively work to maintain visual displays including accurate signs, price tags, and collections 
    • Restock and replenish the selling floor 
    • Keep the selling area, registers and stock area clean and well maintained 
  • Ring on the register, report and handle all required transactions, issue receipts and pack merchandise in the proper manner 
  • Stay current with Met Opera productions 
  • Adhere to all policies and programs contained in the Employee Handbook 
    • Stay informed of store standards, practices and routines and work accordingly 
    • Answer phones courteously and promptly 
  • As assigned assist in the training of new sales associates 
  • Communicate effectively with customers and co-workers 
  • Must fulfill scheduled obligations or find a replacement in a timely manner (subject to the approval of the store manager)  
  • Perform other retail associate duties as directed including but not limited to: 
    • Assisting with product or purchasing related administrative tasks on an as-needed basis in the merchandising office 
    • Data entry on an as-needed basis  
    • Receiving merchandise  
    • Prepare orders for shipment 
    • Performing cycle counts  
    • Other activities needed to operate the store and web business 


Skills and Qualifications

  • Excellent selling skills 
  • Strong math skills – with a knowledge of retail math desired 
  • A love of the opera and a strong knowledge of opera composers, performers, works and recordings 
  • Friendly, outgoing, professional personality 
  • Prior experience in retail (music, luxury preferred) 
  • Excellent customer service skills 
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Excellent written skills 


Physical Demands

  • Selling floor work environment. 
  • Ability to work flexible hours. 
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.  


$17 - $17 an hour


The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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The Metropolitan Opera is a vibrant home for the most creative and talented singers, conductors, composers, musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers, and dancers from around the world.