Retail Sales Assocaite

John Edwards Inc; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with commission

Hands-on training

Leadership development

Career advancement

Job summary

John Edwards Inc. is hiring a Retail Sales Associate to represent our client inside retail locations, engaging customers and driving new sales. You will educate customers on promotions, answer questions, and guide them through enrollment or purchasing decisions.

The role emphasizes people skills, relationship building, and professional development in sales, customer service, marketing promotions, and leadership pathways.

Qualifications

• Interest in sales, customer service, and retail marketing promotions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable speaking with customers and delivering sales presentations.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Motivated to learn sales techniques and develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers inside retail locations and introduce current products, services, and marketing promotions.
• Deliver confident sales presentations that highlight features, benefits, and promotional offers.
• Provide excellent customer service by answering questions and helping customers choose the best options for their needs.
• Generate new customer enrollments and support ongoing retail sales campaigns.
• Build positive relationships with customers while representing the brand professionally.
• Assist with in store marketing promotions and customer engagement initiatives.
• Track sales activity, customer interactions, and new enrollments through company systems.
• Maintain a professional and organized promotional area inside retail environments.
• Participate in team meetings focused on sales training, leadership development, and communication skills.
• Collaborate with teammates and leadership to improve sales strategies and customer experience.

Skills

Sales

Customer Service

Communication

Retail Promotions

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

We are currently hiring a Retail Sales Associate to represent our client inside retail locations while engaging directly with customers and driving new sales. This position focuses on face to face customer interaction, marketing promotions, and delivering exceptional customer service while educating customers on available products and services.

As a Retail Sales Associate, you will be the face of the brand inside retail environments, helping customers understand current promotions, answering questions, and guiding them through the enrollment or purchasing process. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with people, building relationships, and developing professional skills in sales, customer service, marketing promotions, and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers inside retail locations and introduce current products, services, and marketing promotions
• Deliver confident sales presentations that highlight features, benefits, and promotional offers
• Provide excellent customer service by answering questions and helping customers choose the best options for their needs
• Generate new customer enrollments and support ongoing retail sales campaigns
• Build positive relationships with customers while representing the brand professionally
• Assist with in store marketing promotions and customer engagement initiatives
• Track sales activity, customer interactions, and new enrollments through company systems
• Maintain a professional and organized promotional area inside retail environments
• Participate in team meetings focused on sales training, leadership development, and communication skills
• Collaborate with teammates and leadership to improve sales strategies and customer experience

What We Offer

• Weekly pay, including commission, based on sales performance
• Hands on training in retail sales, customer service, and marketing promotions
• Leadership development opportunities and career advancement pathways
• Ongoing mentorship in communication, presentations, and sales strategy
• Positive team environment with growth opportunities into leadership roles

Qualifications

• Interest in sales, customer service, and retail marketing promotions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable speaking with customers and delivering sales presentations
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Motivated to learn sales techniques and develop leadership skills
• Retail, hospitality, or customer service experience is a plus but not required

This Retail Sales Associate role provides an entry level opportunity to build experience in retail sales, marketing promotions, customer service, and leadership development while working directly with customers in a fast paced retail environment.