Sales Associate

Jockey; Blowing Rock (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an energetic Sales Associate to join their team in Blowing Rock, NC. In this role, you will provide exceptional customer service, engage with customers to understand their needs, and contribute to achieving store goals. You will be part of a company committed to quality and customer satisfaction, where your contributions will help create a welcoming shopping experience. If you have a passion for service and sales, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values its employees.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Generous discounts

Incentives

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Two years of retail or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and engage customers to identify their needs.
• Assist in driving store-level sales and profitability.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Verbal communication skills

Customer service

Sales techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate, and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort. Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries, and our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service is legendary.

We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?

Jockey is seeking an energetic Sales Associate to join our team at our Blowing Rock, NC location. As a Sales Associate for Jockey, you will provide excellent customer service following Jockey’s service principles, focusing on the achievement of store goals and maximizing sales.

All part-time employees earn Paid Time Off (PTO) and generous discounts and incentives!

Essential Functions:

1. Provide a warm, sincere greeting to all customers, including current promotional messages.
2. Engage all customers to identify their needs and utilize product knowledge to offer solutions and meet their needs.
3. Assist in driving all aspects of store-level sales and profitability.
4. Perform various sales and register transactions including ringing purchases, processing cash or credit payments, and counting money.
5. Assist with merchandising (stock, markdowns, visuals) of product in the store, in adherence to established visual standards.
6. Promote awareness and excitement in an effort to grow Jockey Rewards membership.
7. Ensure adherence to all Jockey policies and procedures.
8. Establish positive working relationships with co-workers, assuring high productivity and accomplishing shared goals.
9. Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must be 16 years of age or older.
2. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
3. Ability to move 25 pounds.
4. Ability to effectively maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom, including repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting, and ascending/descending ladders to stock and merchandise the store.
5. Ability to work with/around cleaning chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Two years of retail or customer service experience with a proven ability to demonstrate a passion for extraordinary customer service and sales.