Sales Associate

BoxLunch & Hot Topic; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

BoxLunch & Hot Topic in Estero, FL is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Associate who loves music and pop culture to deliver exceptional customer service and help fans find the merch they love.

You'll share fandom knowledge, stock and merchandise products, and ensure the store looks great and is easy to shop. The role emphasizes teamwork, store presentation, and creating an amazing in-store experience for every guest.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience is preferred.
• Strong customer service and selling abilities are essential.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Team-oriented and collaborative work style are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide an amazing shopping experience to encourage return customers.
• Cover the sales floor zone and maintain visual standards.
• Operate the register and drive add-on sales (BOPIS, curbside pickup).
• Share fashion and music trend information with management and HQ.
• Prevent theft and work with management to ensure store security.
• Maintain stock room organization and keep the store tidy.
• Demonstrate team spirit and effective communication with colleagues.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Store Leader.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Age 16+

Job description

Join the loudest store in the mall! We're looking for music and pop culture fanatics to help create the best experience for our customers. As a Hot Topic Sales Associate, you'll be a huge part of our success by providing the best customer service, ensuring that fellow fans can get their hands on the merch they love. You'll share your fandom knowledge, stock and replenish products, and help merchandise the store in a visually appealing way, all while being hyper-focused on the in-store experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide an amazing shopping experience that will encourage customers to return. They'll be impressed by your product knowledge, customer experience skills, and use of the Force
• Cover the sales floor zone and ensure that assigned areas are up to visual standards
• Work the register - you'll use your fandom knowledge to process sales transactions and drive add-on sales using additional benefits such as BOPIS and curbside pickup Assist with planogram changes including store map, wall, fixture, & merchandising mix
• Let your voice be heard! You'll communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partners
• While we welcome wizards, we don't like it when spells are stolen. You'll work with Store Management to ensure there's no misuse of spells and wizardry around theft
• Support the maintenance of the mother ship; you'll help keep the stock room organized and the store tidy
• Smells like Team Spirit – you love communicating and working as a team to get the job done
• Any other activities as assigned by your Store Leader

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Previous experience working in a retail environment. If you love music and pop culture, you're in the right place!
• Superpowers in providing customer service and selling
• You'll have to be at least 16 years of age to join the fandom force
• Avenger-like collaboration and communication skills
• The usual retail stuff (with or without reasonable accommodation): able to navigate your way around the store, merchandise product utilizing approved store equipment, and pack and unpack boxes of awesome merch that may weigh up to 50 pounds