Associate Flex Selling

060 - Saks & Company LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Saks & Company LLC is seeking a driven retail associate in Atlanta to assist customers with product selection, provide expert fashion knowledge, and promote Saks credit options.

You will greet customers, maintain store standards, and process transactions accurately using the POS system, while working flexible hours including nights and weekends to meet sales goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a retail, customer service, or sales environment.
• Proven sales track record and results-driven mindset.
• Competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence to succeed.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a high standard of customer service and build exceptional customer relationships.
• Thorough knowledge of the fashion industry and a passion for sharing your expertise.
• Ability to act promptly in routine situations and see a clear plan of action to a positive result in the customer’s eyes.
• Ability to operate equipment such as radios, POS register, ticket scanners, and sensor removers.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Be familiar with store inventory to provide customers with best product knowledge.
• Consistently greet customers and educate them on current promotions.
• Foster repeat business by building relationships with customers and promoting Saks credit card.
• Efficiently and accurately process sales transactions using the POS register system and adhere to checkout standards.
• Resolve customer issues through aligning to the core values of trust, integrity and respect.
• Achieve individual and store goals for sales, customer acquisition and loyalty program participation.
• Participate in the ongoing maintenance of the selling floor and fitting rooms, including re-resizing of fixtures, putting go-backs away, executing markdowns, and signing fixtures and windows where needed.
• Complete the markdown process with urgency and accuracy in accordance with company standards.
• Participate in store programs and selling events.
• Maintain the proper display of merchandise in the store, ensuring they comply with brand standards.
• Adhere to Asset Protection control and compliance procedures.
• Support the store’s shortage and theft awareness program through reporting methods provided by the company.
• Efficiently complete tasks or special projects assigned by store leadership.

Skills

Retail experience

Sales mindset

Customer service

Fashion knowledge

Relationship building

Time management

Flexibility hours

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Radio

Ticket scanners

Sensor removal tools

Job description

Role Description

• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Be familiar with store inventory to provide customers with best product knowledge.
• Consistently greet customers and educate them on current promotions.
• Foster repeat business by building relationships with customers and promoting Saks credit card.
• Efficiently and accurately process sales transactions using the POS register system and adhere to checkout standards.
• Resolve customer issues through aligning to the core values of trust, integrity and respect.
• Achieve individual and store goals for sales, customer acquisition and loyalty program participation.
• Participate in the ongoing maintenance of the selling floor and fitting rooms, including re‑resizing of fixtures, putting go‑backs away, executing markdowns, and signing fixtures and windows where needed.
• Complete the markdown process with urgency and accuracy in accordance with company standards.
• Participate in store programs and selling events.
• Maintain the proper display of merchandise in the store, ensuring they comply with brand standards.
• Adhere to Asset Protection control and compliance procedures.
• Support the store’s shortage and theft awareness program through reporting methods provided by the company.
• Efficiently complete tasks or special projects assigned by store leadership.

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a retail, customer service, or sales environment.
• Proven sales track record and results‑driven mindset.
• Competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence to succeed.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a high standard of customer service and build exceptional customer relationships.
• Thorough knowledge of the fashion industry and a passion for sharing your expertise.
• Ability to act promptly in routine situations and see a clear plan of action to a positive result in the customer’s eyes.
• Ability to operate equipment such as radios, POS register, ticket scanners, and sensor removers.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Salary and Other Compensation

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $15.00–$17.00 per hour. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include market, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)
• Employee discount and other perks

Additional Information

Be part of an empowered, innovative team; work with an adventurous spirit and a customer‑centric mindset; play a critical role in making decisions that will position us to win. Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across different functions within our corporate offices, retail stores, photo studios, and distribution centers.

An inclusive environment free from harassment, discrimination, and bullying is expected of all associates.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.