Sales Associate

J Mclaughlin; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

J.McLaughlin in Newport Beach is seeking a part-time Sales Associate with a passion for classic American Sportswear. You will deliver exceptional client service, build relationships with customers, and drive sales through product knowledge and personalized recommendations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a proactive approach to store events, promotions, and day-to-day operations while representing the J.McLaughlin brand with integrity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record achieving sales goals.
• Able to multi-task and stay customer-focused.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Lift up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Act as Brand Ambassador by embracing the company culture to develop relationships with clients and communities.
• Provide exemplary client service to create a customer-centric retail environment.
• Drive sales by demonstrating product knowledge and suggesting items to clients.
• Utilize clienteling tools and outreach for events and new product arrivals.
• Support the store manager with daily tasks and store operations.
• Maintain knowledge of merchandise, pricing, and promotions.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Sales-driven

Team player

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Endurance

Lifting 30 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Part Time Newport Beach, CA, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Why J.McLaughlin?

J.McLaughlin was founded in 1977 by brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin with a mission to create an American Sportswear brand that offered two key components: classic clothing with current relevance and a retail environment that has a neighborhood feel. The J.McLaughlin brand has always been more about style than fashion: straightforward, unpretentious, and devoid of the superfluous. Our clothing is rooted in the tradition of sport, work, and play. With over 150 retail locations, each store is entirely unique, attentively designed to reflect the town's color, character, and architecture. This attention to detail extends to exemplary customer service and local philanthropic engagement.

Our “Culture of Kindness” creates an environment with respect, politeness, consideration, and empathy that creates a family like atmosphere and focuses on giving back to the community. The company has an entrepreneurial spirit which fosters great experience and career opportunities, complemented with our great incentive benefits programs.

Overview

J.McLaughlin is a specialty American Sportswear and Accessories brand headquartered in New York. J.McLaughlin has the reputation for being “local and loyal”, building meaningful relationships within the each community and providing customers with highly personalized service. We are a growing company with a focus on our culture of kindness, cultivating an exceptional atmosphere in which to work and shop.

We are looking for a highly motivated, results driven Sales Associate for our retail store, with a passion for classic American Sportswear and the ability to achieve goals and objectives while upholding the ideals and standards of the company. The ideal candidate should be sales driven and leads by example in building impactful relationships. As brand ambassadors, Sales Associates are the experts in taking care of clients, selling, and creating a unique shopping experience with new and existing customers.

About the Role

Essential Functions:

• Act as the Brand Ambassador by embracing the company culture to develop and cultivate strong relationships with clients and our communities
• Provide exemplary client service to create a customer centric, friendly retail environment that fosters loyalty within our communities
• Drive sales by demonstrating extensive product knowledge and the ability to make appropriate suggestions to the client
• Utilize clienteling tools and outreach techniques to inform customers of upcoming events and when new product arrives

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• Support the store manager with operations by completing daily tasks and maintaining areas of responsibility
• Help create and maintain a culture of kindness that is client and team focused
• Maintain knowledge on current merchandise, pricing, and promotions to communicate to clients
• Utilize selling techniques to help overcome objectives and close a sale
• Understand sales plans, key metrics, and how they contribute to the store’s overall success
• Participate and take an active role in store events and trunk shows, continuing to build a reputation of being a local and loyal retailer
• Effectively use the POS system to collect accurate information and provide exemplary customer service
• Plan and prioritize daily tasks and ensure the customer is the top priority
• Assist the manager with merchandising the sales floor and replenishment while adhering to visual standards
• Answer customer questions, inquiries, and concerns to resolve customer issues in a timely manner
• Effectively communicate with customers, supervisors, peers, and other stores teams
• Take a collaborative approach, sharing best practices, ideas, and information with peers across all markets and build productive relationships
• Assist in the execution all direction from Retail Operations and the Corporate Office
• Maintain a clean and organized sales floor, stock room, and common areas to ensure a welcoming environment
• Understand and adhere to company policies and procedures and standards of professionalism
• Assist with opening and closing procedures and perform other key holder duties in the absence of management.
• Lead by example and maintain the highest level of integrity at all times

What we are looking for

Skills & Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record achieving sales goals and takes accountability for results
• Positive and self-motivated to win every customer
• Consistently demonstrate accountability, reliability, and professionalism
• High energy and results driven
• Adapts positively to change and has strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task, while keeping the customer the top priority
• Able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Comfortable standing for long periods of time; must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

J.McLaughlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.