Part- Time Westport

Tommy Bahama; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Tide is seeking a Sales Associate to assist daily store operations and deliver an exceptional customer experience that drives sales and reflects our coastal lifestyle. You will engage with customers, maintain brand standards, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere.

Ideal candidates have 0–1 years in retail, a High School diploma or GED, and can lift up to 50 lbs while standing for 8 hours.Varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays may apply.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to complete tasks as needed.
• Genuine optimistic approach to customer service.
• Get things done mindset and proactive collaboration.
• Willingness to learn current product knowledge and share with customers.

Responsibilities

• Understand Southern Tide concept, brand, and customer.
• Create an exceptional in-store experience aligned with culture.
• Build and cultivate relationships with customers.
• Deliver an optimistic, high-energy, team-oriented store atmosphere.
• Provide product knowledge and recommendations to enhance shopping.
• Participate in store meetings and strive to exceed sales/service goals.
• Maintain high standards of store appearance and inventory integrity.
• Suggest ideas to grow and improve the business.
• Uphold inventory accuracy and loss-prevention practices.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About Southern Tide

Southern Tide, LLC At Southern Tide, our mission is to share our love for the coastal lifestyle through premium products, experiences, and service. We offer competitive benefits packages which may include generous vacation policy, health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, discounted stock purchasing, options for education reimbursement, and amazing product discounts! Founded in 2006, Southern Tide is a Greenville, S.C.-based lifestyle apparel brand that boasts exceptional craftsmanship and classic design. Innovative, yet timeless in its youthful style, Southern Tide offers an array of apparel and accessory products for men, women, and kids that deliver their authentic lifestyle through quality, experience, and service. Southern Tide is available for purchase in company owned stores, Southern Tide Signature Stores and online at www.southerntide.com. Products can also be found in more than 850 specialty retailers, and premium department stores across the United States. Southern Tide is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oxford Industries (NYSE: OXM). Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) is an international apparel company headquartered in Atlanta featuring a diverse portfolio of owned lifestyle brands, consisting of Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, Southern Tide, The Beaufort Bonnet Company, Duck Head, Jack Rogers, and Johnny Was.

Job Overview

The Sales Associate has the responsibility of assisting with the daily sales of the Southern Tide retail store. The Sales Associate is expected to provide an exceptional customer experience that will drive sales and embrace brand positioning.

Responsibilities

• Understand the overall concept of Southern Tide, including the lifestyle, the customer, the merchandise, etc.
• Create an exceptional in store experience consistent with company culture.
• Build and cultivate effective relationships with the customer.
• Commit to delivering an optimistic, high energy, team oriented and sunny store atmosphere.
• Learn, reference, and share current product knowledge with customers; providing prompt recommendations and professional service to enhance their shopping experience (e.g. fit, fashion wardrobing advice and suggesting add-ons).
• Actively participate in all store-related meetings, working towards exceeding sales and service performance goals set by store management.
• Maintain high standards of the store appearance.
• Provide ideas to grow and improve the business.
• Maintain the integrity of the inventory.

What all hands on deck looks like...

• Comfortable being flexible completing tasks
• Genuine optimistic approach to customer service
• A "get things done" mindset
• A natural collaborator who can identify opportunities and take initiative

Know the ropes:

• High School diploma or GED
• 0-1 years of retail experience
• Bending/stooping/kneeling required
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Routine standing for duration of shift (up to 8 hours)
• Ability to work varied hours and days including nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Additional Requirements:

• Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently
• Bending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently
• Climbing ladders – occasionally
• Routine standing for duration of shift (up to 8 hours)
• Ability to work varied hours and days including nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here.

Oxford Industries participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or contact us at 1-888-725-1899. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or contact us at [e-mail] or 1-888-725-1899.