Retail Associate

American Dream Tenants; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Dream Tenants is seeking a capable Sales Associate to help customers, explain product features, and recommend solutions in-store. You will process sales at the POS, assist with returns, and keep the store visually appealing to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets.

Ideal candidates have retail experience, strong English communication, and the ability to handle flexible shifts in a fast-paced environment. Team collaboration and excellent service are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales or similar role is required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Proficient with POS transactions and cash handling.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
• Assess customers needs and provide assistance and information on product features.
• Welcome customers to the store and answer their queries.
• Follow and achieve department’s sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Go the extra mile to drive sales.
• Maintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areas.
• Actively seek out customers in store.
• Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options.
• Process POS (point of sale) purchases.
• Cross sell products.
• Handle returns of merchandise.
• Team up with co-workers to ensure proper customer service.
• Build productive trust relationships with customers.
• Comply with inventory control procedures.
• Suggest ways to improve sales.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Customer service

POS transactions

Communication skills

Inventory procedures

Flexible shifts

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Sales Associate Duties and responsibilities include working closely with customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about our products, and recommend the right solutions. You should also be able to promptly resolve customer complaints and ensure maximum client satisfaction. To be successful as a Sales Associate, you should stay up-to-date with product features and maintain our store’s visual appearance to high standards.

Ultimately, the duties of a Sales Associate are to achieve excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the store’s sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
• Assess customers needs and provide assistance and information on product features
• Welcome customers to the store and answer their queries
• Follow and achieve department’s sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
• “Go the extra mile” to drive sales
• Maintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areas
• Actively seek out customers in store
• Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options
• Process POS (point of sale) purchases
• Cross sell products
• Handle returns of merchandise
• Team up with co-workers to ensure proper customer service
• Build productive trust relationships with customers
• Comply with inventory control procedures
• Suggest ways to improve sales (e.g. planning marketing activities, changing the store’s design)

Requirements

Sales Associate skills

• Proven work experience as a Retail Sales Associate, Sales Representative or similar role
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
• Proficiency in English
• Basic Math skills
• Working knowledge of customer and market dynamics and requirements
• Track record of over-achieving sales quota
• Hands-on experience with POS transactions
• Familiarity with inventory procedures
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus
• Ability to perform under pressure and address complaints in a timely manner
• Availability to work flexible shifts
• High school degree; BS degree in Marketing or related field would be a plus