Retail Sales Associate

Oak Park Mall; Oak Park, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Oak Park Mall is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate for our shoe store on a part-time, in-person basis. Prior footwear retail experience is required, with a focus on fitting customers and delivering personalized service at the point of sale.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, aiding with footwear selection, demonstrating features, maintaining clean displays, and handling transactions accurately. Bilingual skills and merchandising experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of retail shoe store experience.
• Ability to fit customers and recommend footwear based on needs.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with customers.
• Experience operating a POS system and handling cash.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide a welcoming shopping experience.
• Assist customers with footwear selection, fitting, and product recommendations.
• Demonstrate product features and performance characteristics.
• Build customer relationships through service and product knowledge.
• Process sales, returns, and exchanges using the POS system.
• Maintain visual merchandising and attractive product displays.
• Handle cash and various payment forms accurately.
• Keep the sales floor and stockroom clean, organized, and safe.
• Contribute to store sales goals and support a positive team environment.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Selling footwear

Cash handling

Tools

POS system

Job description

Retail Sales Associate

Part-Time | Seasonal | Temporary

Expected Hours: 20 hours per week

Location: In Person

Job Summary:

We are seeking a friendly, motivated, and customer-focused Retail Sales Associate to join our shoe store team.

This position requires prior experience in footwear retail sales. Successful shoe sales associates possess specialized product knowledge, fitting expertise, and the ability to understand customers' needs and recommend appropriate footwear solutions. Candidates should be comfortable providing personalized service, building customer relationships, and delivering an exceptional shopping experience.

If you have experience selling footwear and enjoy helping customers find the right fit, we'd love to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• -Greet customers warmly and provide a welcoming shopping experience.
• -Assist customers with footwear selection, fitting, and product recommendations.
• -Demonstrate product features, benefits, and performance characteristics.
• -Build customer relationships through outstanding service and product knowledge.
• -Recommend additional products and accessories to enhance the customer experience.
• -Process sales transactions, returns, and exchanges accurately using the POS system.
• -Maintain visual merchandising standards and attractive product displays.
• -Handle cash and various forms of payment accurately and responsibly.
• -Maintain a clean, organized, and safe sales floor and stockroom.
• -Contribute to store sales goals and support a positive team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• -Minimum one (1) year of retail sales experience in a shoe store.
• -Experience fitting customers and recommending footwear based on their needs.
• -Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• -Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with customers.
• -Experience operating a POS system and handling cash transactions.
• -Basic math skills and attention to detail.
• -Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• -Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• -Availability to work day shifts.

Preferred:

• -Experience with merchandising, inventory management, and product presentation.
• -Bilingual skills.

SCHEDULE:

• -Part-time
• -Day shift required
• -Weekend, holiday, and peak-season availability preferred

BENEFITS:

• Employee discount

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• -Shoe store retail sales experience: 1 year

Work Location

In Person

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace for all employees.