Retail Associate

AD Riders at American Dream; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AD Riders at American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ is looking for a friendly Sales Associate to help customers find the right solutions and process purchases. You will welcome shoppers, explain product features, and resolve issues to ensure satisfaction.

This role requires strong communication, basic math, and the ability to work flexible shifts. A high school diploma is typical; retail experience is a plus, and English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales and customer service.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Basic math skills and ability to handle POS transactions.
• Ability to adapt to store procedures and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service and meet sales goals.
• Assess customer needs and explain product features.
• Welcome customers and answer questions.
• Process POS purchases and cross-sell items as appropriate.
• Maintain store visuals and inventory in good order.
• Handle returns and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Customer service

English proficiency

Basic math

POS transactions

Inventory procedures

Communication & interpersonal

Teamwork

Under pressure

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma

BS in Marketing or related field (nice to have)

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 in 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