Lead Sales Associate (part-time) - Original Penguin

Perry Ellis International; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Accumulated personal/sick time off

401(k) plan

Clothing Allowance

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Perry Ellis International, owner of Original Penguin, seeks a Lead Associate for its Miami area store. You will drive sales, support store goals, and reinforce brand standards while delivering exceptional service to customers.

As a key member of the team, you’ll help manage daily operations, maintain visuals, and participate in loss prevention and merchandise presentation. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Energetic and positive attitude.
• 1–2 years of retail experience.
• Flexible availability and reliable transportation.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 25 pounds.
• High school degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to store standards and lead a team.
• Generate maximum sales in line with brand standards.
• Build repeat customer base through PE Loyalty Program data.
• Maintain product knowledge, promotions, and events for effective customer communication.
• Foster a positive store environment and treat customers and staff with respect.
• Manage floor coverage and prioritize tasks to support sales.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication.
• Keep time and tasks well organized.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Interpersonal comms

Positive attitude

Flexible availability

Physical ability

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Company Overview

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Company Overview

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

About The Company

Original Penguin is an American clothing line with roots in the 1950s and 60s, the brand specializes in clothing, footwear, and eyewear. Original Penguin embodies a mix of iconic American Sportswear with modern-minded style into a diverse range of products for a full lifestyle brand. Made for originals, by originals.

Summary

The Lead Associate’s primary function is to sell and promote Original Penguin (OPG) merchandise through execution of OPG customer service standards. The Lead Associate reinforces the Store Manager, ASM and Supervisors in ensuring the store meets its goals and standards in the areas of financial performance, customer satisfaction, and visuals.

Responsibilities

Customer Service Responsibilities

• Consistently provides Customer Service to company standard and lead team
• Generates maximum sales potential in accordance with the OPG customer service standards.
• Builds repeat customer base through excellent PE Loyalty Program data capture.
• Maintains strong knowledge regarding product, promotions, and special events in order to communicate to customers more effectively.
• Consistently foster a positive store experience by treating all customers and staff members in a fair and consistent manner.
• Effectively maintains floor coverage; acknowledges every customer; treats customers with priority over assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication.
• Manages time and prioritizes tasks.

Operational Responsibilities

• The lead associate will step in when the supervisor/keyholder is not present
• Keep merchandise filled to appropriate levels on the sales floor.
• Ensure the store is visually distinctive and appearance impeccably maintained.
• Minimize shortages through proper loss prevention procedures.
• Practices excellent customer service at all times in order to prevent possible theft.
• Demonstrates awareness of store sales plans and results.
• Follow all operational policies and procedures.
• Manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.

Visual, Brand And Product Management

• Supports execution of all pricing strategies.
• Supports the execution of store planograms.
• Supports and understands the company’s brand position.
• Supports replenishment of merchandise on the selling floor as needed.

Requirements

• Energetic and positive attitude
• 1-2 years of retail experience
• Flexible availability; reliable transportation
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills
• Customer service-oriented. (outgoing, friendly, and personable with a positive attitude
• Must be able to move and/or lift to 25 pounds
• High school degree

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Accumulated personal/sick time off
• 401(k) plan
• Clothing Allowance
• Holiday Pay

Legal Disclaimer

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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