Part-Time Sales Associate

Miniso; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Miniso in Albany, NY is seeking a Sales Associate to deliver outstanding customer experiences. You will greet customers, assess needs, and recommend merchandise while promoting the store's membership program.

You will maintain displays, process sales at the POS, manage restocking, participate in promotions, and support store goals with energy and teamwork. This role requires strong communication and a customer-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Basic math abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers promptly.
• Identify customer needs and provide recommendations.
• Utilize suggestive selling with product knowledge.
• Maintain displays and store visuals.
• Process sales transactions at the POS accurately.
• Restock and organize inventory.
• Demonstrate product knowledge to drive sales.
• Keep the store clean and welcoming.
• Support promotions and events.
• Access and organize stock in high storage areas following safety protocols.
• Maintain a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and potential overnight shifts and travel as necessary.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Sales Associate is at the heart of delivering outstanding customer experience, consistently providing exceptional service that exceeds expectations. By engaging with customers, identifying their needs, offering personalized recommendations, and promoting the store's membership program, this individual will play a key role in driving sales performance and ensuring the store’s success. This individual must have the ability to connect with customers, maintain a positive and welcoming environment, and promote the store’s products will directly contribute to creating memorable shopping experiences with enthusiasm and energy.

Essential Job Functions

• Promptly greet and assist customers: Acknowledge their presence immediately, offer assistance, and efficiently manage multiple customers at once
• Anticipate and fulfill customer needs: Utilize product knowledge to assess customer preferences, answer questions, guide them to relevant merchandise, and provide tailored recommendations.
• Utilize suggestive selling techniques while staying knowledgeable about product availability
• Maintain the store’s visual merchandising standards by keeping product displays organized and attractive.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
• Execute inventory management tasks including restocking and product organization.
• Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge to effectively recommend and sell merchandise.
• Maintain a clean and professional store environment.
• Participate in store promotions and sales events to support overall business objectives.
• Ability to access and organize stock in high storage areas, ensuring efficient retrieval and placement while following safety protocols.
• Available to work a flexible schedule that supports the business, including days, evenings, weekends, and potential overnight shifts and travel as necessary.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Basic math abilities are a must.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Retail sales experience preferred.

Pay Range

USD $16.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr.