Part Time Retail Sales Associate

James Perse; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Job summary

James Perse is looking for a part-time Sales Associate for their Bloomingdale's 59th Street location in New York City. The ideal candidate will be responsible for achieving sales targets and providing excellent customer service while maintaining visual merchandising standards. Required skills include strong attention to detail, experience in retail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. This role pays $16.50 per hour plus commission, and candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, with a College Degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy in inventory reporting.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Prior experience in retail/boutique dealing with high-end goods.

Responsibilities

• Achieve daily and monthly sales targets.
• Establish strong client relationships.
• Maintain store and visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Retail Pro experience

Job description

Department: Retail/ Bloomingdale's 59th Street

Type: Part Time

Min. Experience: Entry Level

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Sales Associate is responsible for achieving all objectives set forth by the company. They are responsible for providing excellent customer service and adhering to visual merchandising and operational standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieve daily, monthly, and annual sales targets.
• Establish relationships with clients and manage communication consistent with James Perse.
• Ensure the highest standards of client service are maintained at all times.
• Maintain the selling floor, merchandise and store standards.
• Participate in special events and or projects as needed (i.e. Sample Sale, Physical Inventory, etc.).
• Adhere to all store and company procedures while maintaining operational and client experience excellence.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE

• Some heavy lifting required.
• High attention to detail and reporting accuracy to ensure exact reporting of inventory.
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, namely Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Retail Pro experience preferred, however is not required. Working Knowledge of Inventory maintenance programs preferred.
• Possesses the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in a retail/boutique store dealing with high-end goods, and clientele-oriented sales.
• Experience working in retail environment(s) with 7 days a week operation, which require open scheduling availability based on business needs. College Degree preferred.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Candidates must also be outgoing, energetic, professional and good representatives of our brand and be able to emanate the James Perse brand lifestyle.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written.
• Strong independent work ethic, excellent time management skills, and high level of integrity.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

This position pays $16.50 per hour plus commission on personal net sales. Candidates for this location must be approved for hire by Bloomingdale’s, which subsequently will employ and pay all wages, benefits, commissions, taxes, and other payments to the associate pursuant to Bloomingdale’s policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal law.

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