Established in 1987, the Hudson Group Retail Division continuously sets the benchmark in news retail and quality specialty stores for the transportation industry throughout North America.

We create and manage a wide variety of highly appealing specialty shops that anticipate and fulfill the needs of travelers while complementing the design and culture of the areas in which they are located.

As a result, Hudson Group stores consistently rank the highest in customer satisfaction and produce the most revenues in the industry.

The company's flagship concept, Hudson News, is North America's only national newsstand brand.

Under the familiar blue sign can be found the most complete selection of magazines in the aviation industry, along with newspapers and a wide variety of travelers' necessities, snacks and bottled soft drinks.

Hudson Group's other concepts include such proprietary brands as Hudson Booksellers, Kids Works and Euro Caf©.

Other national brands partnering with Hudson Group include Crabtree & Evelyn, Godiva Chocolatier, House of Blues, Life is good, Quiznos and Sunglass Hut. Hudson Group has signed an agreement to merge with Dufry, the global travel retailer based in Basel, Switzerland.

Since December 2007, Hudson has been majority owned by the Boston-based private equity firm Advent International.

Hudson and Dufry are both portfolio companies controlled by Advent.

The merger with Dufry will give Hudson and its Hudson News brand a new global presence.

The transaction will also reinforce Dufry's leading position in travel retail and strengthen its position in the duty-paid segment of the industry.

The combined company will operate more than 1,000 stores in 137 airports and will generate over $2.

2 billion in revenue.

Our Boston - Logan International Airport location is currently seeking several early AM shift and PM shift Sales Asociates to assist with the day to day duties and responsibilites of several busy retail newsstands/gift shops.

Only those candidates that can work early AM or PM hours and have a flexible schedule will be considered.

Early AM shift begins at 4:30am - 1:30pm, PM shift begins at 1:30pm - 10:00pm.

Job Summary: SALES ASSOCIATESProvide excellent customer service and maximize sales by assisting in the daily operation of the store.

Job Responsibilities: · Acknowledge and greet customers as they enter the store or approach the cashwrap.

· Follow all company policies, cash handling policies and special store loss prevention procedures.

· Communicate effectively with customers, fellow employees and store management.

· Effectively operate a cash register.

· Understand how to sell Lottery tickets, Mass Transportation tickets and Telephone Calling Cards.

· Know basic store layout to assist customers in their selection of product and be able to answer customer questions about the entire store.

· Be knowledgeable and familiar with the surrounding businesses/offerings within the facility.

· Assist other store employees in maintaining security in stores.

· Stock merchandise.

· Inform management of any out of stock situations.

· Help maintain a neat, clean, organized store, which includes sweeping, dusting, straightening of merchandise on store fixtures and displays.

· Perform related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability: · Ability to interact with diverse personalities.

· Proficiency in the operation of a cash register.

· High degree of interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience: · High School Graduate or equivalent.

· Prior cash handling experience preferred *Criminal Background check and drug test required.

Only those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as noted above will be considered.

Hudson Group is the largest airport speciality retailer in the country.

We offer competitive wages, excellent medical, dental & vision benefits, and great career opportunities.

Visit us at http://www.hudsongroup.com /

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