Retail Sales Associate at Altera

Scranton, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Hospitality, TourismIndustries

Requirements

  • Actively pursuing a Highschool Diploma or equivalent
  • Previous retail or customer service experience preferred
  • Must be 16+ years of age
  • Customer service skills
  • Strong computer literacy
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Assist the customer in finding the right product for their needs and desires
  • Accurately and efficiently complete customer transactions
  • Accurate cash handling and computer procedures
  • Merchandising the store as directed by manager, supervisor, or lead
  • Answer the telephone according to Stratton’s telephone standard
  • Follow daily opening & closing procedures for your location
  • Participate in all retail/rental & corporate training programs
  • Know the product and services offered in your location as well as other Retail/Rental locations and the Resort as a whole
  • Continually exceed guests’ expectations and create memories for both guests & employees
  • Provide excellent customer service while selling merchandise
  • Contribute to the customer experience, ensuring each customer leaves satisfied
  • Equipment adjustment and repair may be required at some locations

Skills

Customer Service
Retail Sales
Cash Handling
Merchandising
Point of Sale
Telephone Etiquette
Inventory Management

Altera

Develops digital human agents for AI

About Altera

Altera develops digital human agents that mimic human traits like empathy, friendship, and fun. Their primary product allows users to interact with an AI agent while playing Minecraft, creating a friendly and engaging experience. Altera's agents are designed to be interoperable and capable of long-term autonomy, making them suitable for both individual users and businesses. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on advancing research and scaling technology to deliver unique, human-like AI products. The company's goal is to redefine AI agents, enhancing their versatility and human-like qualities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$10.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Priest-led cults in Altera's Minecraft simulation may cause ethical concerns.
Managing 1,000 autonomous AI agents poses safety and ethical challenges.
Creating believable digital humans may lead to misuse in deceptive AI applications.

Differentiation

Altera specializes in digital human agents with traits like empathy and friendship.
Their first product offers a unique Minecraft experience with interactive AI agents.
Altera's focus on human-like AI agents sets them apart in the AI sector.

Upsides

Altera raised $9M in May 2024, showing strong investor confidence.
AI-driven gaming experiences are gaining popularity, benefiting Altera's Minecraft product.
The rise of AI companions in mental health indicates a market for empathetic agents.

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