Sales Associate

Brahmin Leather Works; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A retail company in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, is seeking a part-time Sales Associate. The role involves partnering with the Store Manager to create an exceptional sales environment and achieve sales goals. Candidates must excel in customer service and have a strong drive for selling. Responsibilities include managing sales metrics, guiding associates, and maintaining store operations. A High School diploma or GED is required, and candidates must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be outgoing and assertive with ability to drive store success.
• Ability to lead by example and maintain service standards.
• Professional communication with managers, customers, and associates.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and service metrics in key measurable areas.
• Lead by example and maintain selling and service standards.
• Manage and guide associates to market brand initiatives.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales techniques

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Basic Purpose: The Brahmin Leather Works part-time Sales Associate will partner with the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in creating a store environment which provides exceptional sales and customer service and execution of visuals directions. This position is responsible for a sales goal and is eligible for a sales commission.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and service metrics in key measurable areas including: DPTs, UPTs, AURs and Customer Conversion.
• Use company resources and personal leadership to facilitate and sustain a strong selling environment that holds associates accountable for achieving productivity standards and other sales metrics.
• Analyze store reports to optimize performance and take action based on business trends.
• Lead by example and maintain consistent selling and service standards through communication, training and individual accountability. Assist in identifying opportunities to maximize sales and ensure financial goals achieved.
• Demonstrate a high level of selling and customer service skills to achieve sales.
• Service multiple customers at a time, multi-task or handle projects simultaneously.
• Exhibits knowledge of industry trends and the competitions.

Building Clientele

• Manage and guide associates to consistently market Brahmin brand initiatives and grow key sales and service metrics.
• Ensure exceptional selling interactions that guarantee meaningful experience and build brand relationships.
• Drive brand loyalty by supporting all service enhancers to build strong relationships, including active use of clients books and marketing initiatives with local business for store events.
• Take an active role in assisting the Store Manager to build store business.

Store Operations

• Plan and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the business.
• Maintain store cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
• Protect company assets and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance to all company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal employment laws.
• Support the planning and execution of Brahmin brand visual direction.
• Participate and lead special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Displays integrity and enthusiasm to motivate to total store achievement.
• Has a strong sense of drive, ambition and passion for selling ensuring the overall store business success.
• Must be outgoing and assertive with the ability to make store business successful.
• Ability to communicate professionally and in a timely matter with the Store Manager, customers, associates, and company partners.
• Ability to lead by example and maintain consistent selling and service standards through communication, training and individual accountability.
• Ability to partner with management on store issues.
• Maintain professional appearance that reflects the brand.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business including opening/closing shifts as well as weekends and holidays.

Physical requirements

Must be able to stand up to 100% of a work shift standing and moving. This role involves constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing and standing for the entire work shift. Occasionally involves stooping, kneeling, crouching and climbing ladders. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

• High School or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. It is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change.