Retail Sales Associate (Brand Ambassador) - PT - Maine Mall

Carhartt; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks enthusiastic individuals to join their retail team in South Portland. This role focuses on promoting the brand and delivering exceptional consumer experiences while upholding the company's core values of integrity and hard work. Team members will engage with customers, execute visual merchandising, and participate in community events. If you are passionate about retail and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values its heritage and is committed to supporting hardworking individuals every day.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote the brand and deliver exceptional retail consumer experiences.
• Engage with the team and contribute positively to store goals.
• Support community engagement events and uphold operational standards.

Skills

Retail Experience

Organization Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

PC Skills

Education

No Minimum Degree Required

Tools

POS Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

Position Location: South Portland, ME

Department: Retail Store Operations

Reports To: Store Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible)

Summary

At Carhartt, it is our mission to build rugged products that serve and protect hardworking people. Our Direct to Consumer retail team offers the ultimate experience of the brand; our deep-rooted values are tangible and exemplified in all we do. Our ambassadors embody the core values and heritage on which our brand was founded: we are inspired by hardworking people, we respect our history while walking bravely into the future, and we strive to do the right thing by working with honesty and integrity.

We are All Leaders at Carhartt

In our words and by our actions, we strive to emulate the hardworking example set forth by our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We Lead Business by creating value, delivering on results, and making changes along the way. We Lead Self by being dependable, because hardworking people count on us to have their back every day. We Lead Others by communicating and clearly defining the path as we walk bravely into the future.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically promote the brand by being an ambassador for Carhartt, while ensuring actions are in alignment with our corporate mission and values.
• Deliver the ultimate retail consumer experience with every consumer interaction.
• Provide a genuine consumer connection by being highly focused on delivering exceptional consumer experiences that are engaging, efficient, and personalized, while telling the Carhartt story.
• Execute Visual Merchandising and Visual Standards, to ensure product is properly displayed (sorting, folding, restock, etc.).
• Engage with the team by contributing in positive and collaborative ways, being sure to bring your best to work each and every day.
• Actively participate in the performance and talent management processes including being open to development, training, coaching, and feedback, with a proactive focus on performance growth.
• Support leadership by upholding operational standards and working safely, including adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Work as a team member to achieve/exceed the overall store's total revenue goals.
• Identify sales opportunities, finding the best solution for each individual consumer, and driving sales by meeting and exceeding consumer expectations.
• Support execution of community engagement events.
• Assist the Store Leaders with bringing forth ideas to continue to grow brand awareness in the community.
• Ownership of one’s own development and professional growth.

Education

• No Minimum Degree Required

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and communication skills.
• Exceptional team and collaboration skills.
• Strong PC skills: POS Systems and Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

• EEO
• Moderate Lifting (30-40 lbs.)
• Retail Environment
• Retail Hours
• Tobacco Free
• Travel (5%)