Luxury Retail Sales Associate - PT

Longchamp Gmbh

Honolulu (HI)

On-site

USD 29,549 - 34,440

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Longchamp Gmbh is seeking a Sales Associate for its boutique in Honolulu, Hawaii. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, generating sales, and maintaining store standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in retail, and proficiency in retail operations. The hourly pay is $21.45 - $25.00 plus bonuses. Enjoy benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

3+ years of high-end retail or boutique experience.
Proficient with cash register operations and sales transactions.
Knowledge of merchandising and inventory control.

Responsibilities

Generate and maximize sales through exceptional customer service.
Maintain product knowledge and awareness of merchandise.
Assist in floor moves, merchandising, and displays.

Skills

Customer service

Sales techniques

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Retail or Fashion degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cegid system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Sales Associate
Department: Boutique Retail Store
Reports To: Store Manager
Employment Status:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Effective Date:
Date Revised: October 2, 2024

Company Overview

La Maison Longchamp, based in Paris, is an independent family business with an international reputation. Joining Longchamp’s team means contributing to the creation and distribution of fashion and leather goods that are both fair and beautiful, and showcasing superior craftsmanship. With a presence in over 25 countries and employing 3,500 individuals, the company is looking for innovative, passionate, and committed talent to continue its development in France and abroad in a demanding and caring working environment. Join one of our 300 boutiques, where you'll be able to offer our customers quality products while working in an environment that values versatility and stimulates personal development.

EEO Statement

Longchamp USA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse team drives innovation and enhances our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, and veteran status, to apply. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Job Summary

A Sales Associate is responsible for maintaining customer service as per company standards, generating sales, merchandising, cash register operations (POS), loss prevention, merchandising, and adherence to all company policies and store standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Generate and maximize sales by convincing clients to purchase the company’s products.
Maintain an awareness of all product knowledge and merchandise care information.
Stay updated on new items and customer service guidelines and store policies.
Develop and maintain client books.
Keep records of sales.
Follow customer service guidelines (e.g., proper greeting etiquette, returns, exchanges, transfers and loss prevention).
Greet, serve and advise clients with outstanding customer service and a friendly smile.
Gift wrap and bag items for customers.
Assist with mailings, answer phone, and take care of phone orders.
Assist in floor moves, merchandising, and displays.
Assist in processing and replenishing merchandise.
Participate in receiving and monitoring floor stock.
Stock and re‑stock shelves, counters, and/or tables with merchandise.
Tag merchandise as needed (not only during sales period).
Keep the sales floor clean and orderly and practice the highest standards of general housekeeping.

Adherence to Company Policies

Accurately and efficiently complete all sales transactions and maintain proper cash and media accountabilities at POS registers.
Work on special projects as necessary.
Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, and either a degree in Retail, Fashion or a related field or equivalent work experience and education.
Three plus years of high‑end retail, boutique or sales‑related work experience.
Understand inventory, customer’s sales experience and merchandising.
Perform all Cegid transactions proficiently, such as sales (cash, checks, credit or debit cards, Longchamp gift cards and merchandise return cards, travellers’ checks), returns, exchanges, item and customer look‑ups, CRM, run reports and open and close registers in accordance with the Cegid Manual guidelines.
Proficient with the UPS system.
Properly prepare and send shipments.
Properly receive and check shipments.
Working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Word.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Familiar with store operations.
Ability to speak and communicate effectively with associates and customers using strong interpersonal skills.
An organized, self‑starter with the ability to work in a multi‑task, fast‑paced environment with minimum supervision under stressful conditions.
Ability to process information/merchandise through the computer system and POS register system.
Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation.
Read and understand work‑related materials.
Ability to freely access all areas of the store including the selling floor, stock area and register area.
Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the store.
Experience with researching and exploring new trends in the marketplace.
May travel between boutiques as necessary for business reasons.
Ability to work varied hours, days, evenings, weekends, or holidays as business dictates.
An understanding of the French language would be a plus.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, etc.
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
Kneeling: Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on the knee or knees.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the leg and spine.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This is important if it requires substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with a whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Other Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Benefits Offered