Sales Associate

FashionUnited; Dubai; On-site; AED 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

FashionUnited in Dubai is seeking a proactive Sales Associate to represent the brand, maximize sales, and deliver exceptional customer service. You will greet customers, help them select products, and ensure store standards are met while supporting visual merchandising and daily operations.

The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work extended hours during peak periods, and a background in sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with strong communication skills.
• Experience in sales or retail is a plus.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service and upsell.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist in selecting products to meet needs.
• Convert window shoppers into buyers through proactive engagement.
• Promote loyalty programs to encourage repeat sales.
• Operate the POS system accurately and balance cash tills.
• Maintain store standards and assist in visual merchandising.
• Keep inventory records and stock replenishment up to date.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Sales Associate is responsible for representing the brand by maximizing sales and delivering exceptional customer service. This role involves maintaining store standards, supporting visual merchandising, and assisting in the overall retail experience while adhering to operational duties as assigned by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.

Key Responsibility:

Customer Service:

• Greet customers and assist them in selecting products that meet their needs.
• Convert window shoppers into buyers through proactive engagement.
• Promote the company's loyalty program to encourage repeat sales.
• Deliver top-tier customer service by following the company's GUEST model (Greet, Understand, Explain, Sell, Thank).
• Stay informed about various brands within the group to offer effective suggestions and cross-selling opportunities.
• Educate customers on product features, benefits, materials, and care instructions.
• Always present a well-groomed and professional appearance.
• Be flexible and available to work extended hours during peak sales periods.
• Stay up-to-date on product knowledge to minimize stock loss and provide accurate recommendations.
• Ensure products are displayed in an attractive manner according to store layout standards.
• Adhere to visual merchandising (VM) guidelines and stock management protocols, especially for clearance items.
• Record and maintain accurate inventory records for incoming and outgoing stock.
• Upsell and cross-sell products to increase sales opportunities.
• Maintain strong knowledge of product inventory and promotions to communicate effectively with customers.

Process:

• Efficiently operate the Point of Sale (POS) system for billing and transactions.
• Balance the cash till at the start and end of shifts.
• Accurately process payments through cash, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
• Issue receipts, refunds, and change to customers correctly.
• Maintain vigilance regarding store security and ensure all loss prevention policies are followed.
• Replenish and re-merchandise stock on the sales floor to ensure product availability at all times.

Desired Qualification:

The ideal Sales Associate in a retail company should have a bachelor's degree with effective communication and interpersonal skills in order to contribute to a welcoming customer experience, previous experience in a sales role is preferred.