Sales Assistant_ Isetan Gardens

Samsonite Group APAC & Middle East; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TUMI is seeking a store leader in Kuala Lumpur to drive productivity and customer service excellence. You will lead by example, coach staff, and ensure daily tasks are completed while maintaining high service standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in retail, 1 year in a leadership role, and strong communication skills. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable with flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in retail or service industry.
• 1 year experience in a position of leadership, management experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff, maneuver sales floor

Responsibilities

• Take ownership, accountability for store and personal productivity.
• Contributes to setting goals and holds team accountable for productivity standards.
• Provides leadership through role modeling service behaviors and approach standards
• Ensures customer issues are resolved in the store, and partners with Store Manager as appropriate
• Inspires team to meet and exceed performance standards
• Develop plans to address key business issues, utilize plans to impact business and achieve desired results

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Coaching

Planning & organization

Team motivation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Us

Who we are:

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we’re committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale.

Job Description

• Take ownership, accountability for store and personal productivity
• Contributes to setting goals and holds team accountable for productivity standards
• Provides leadership through role modeling Service behaviors and approach standards
• Ensures customer issues are resolved in the store, and partners with Store Manager as appropriate
• Consistently ensures all daily tasks are completed without negatively impacting service
• Resolve conflicts with team members in a timely and productive manner
• Inspires team to meet and exceed performance standards
• Utilizes all training initiatives to assist in developing the team and provide Coaching to other team members
• Develop plans to address key business issues, utilizes plans to impact business and achieve desired results
• 3 years’ experience in retail or service industry
• 1 year experience in a position of leadership, management experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff, maneuver sales floor
• Ability to meet moderate stockroom lifting requirements, and store climbing requirements
• Experience working in a fast paced retail environment.
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Comfortable with flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the business, including nights, weekends and holidays

About The Team

Why you'll love working here:

At TUMI, you’ll find a dynamic working environment, joining a community where each team member is empowered with an entrepreneurial spirit. Associates are respected as a vital part of the organization and recognized for their contributions. We believe in a workplace that gives every individual the opportunity to make an impact, and our ongoing commitment is to provide all the tools you need to succeed— guidance towards individual career growth, professional training and development initiatives, and a motivating, exciting environment— along with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs.

What We Value

• INNOVATIVE BY NATURE. SUSTAINABLE BY CHOICE. TUMI protects the things that matter most, the things you own and the planet you travel to see. Our planet is an astonishing place and we believe it’s our responsibility to preserve it for travelers of the future. By putting excellence and quality first, we ensure that every TUMI product has lifelong purpose, supported by our rigorous testing standards, exploration of recycled materials, and global repair network.
• PARTNERS WE BELIEVE IN. Staying true to our values by helping take care of the most vulnerable among us aligns with our mission and is a core element of what we do. We focus on three main areas: promoting wellbeing; empowering vulnerable communities; and protecting the earth’s beautiful places. Each year we extend our philanthropic efforts to partners that help better the world. From supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fight to cure childhood cancer to Waves for Water who provides clean water to communities in need, we proudly stand by the profound changes they enact.
• CULTURE & INCLUSION. As an organization, we are committed to a diverse and vibrant culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to culture and inclusion empowers each of us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.

The actual rate of pay offered depends on various factors, including qualifications for the position and relevant experience; as well as other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position or location.

Tumi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.