Sales Associate - Flexible Hours & Customer-Driven Growth

belk; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

belk is seeking a Sales Associate to deliver a positive customer experience by assisting with merchandise selection, making product recommendations, and processing transactions. This hourly role drives sales and contributes to store objectives while maintaining presentation standards and collaborating with store operation teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

The position emphasizes friendly service, relationship-building with customers, and a commitment to accuracy in transactions, inventory,

Qualifications

• Dedication to customer service and a drive to achieve store objectives.
• Skills and experience to perform in the role and a commitment to continuously learn.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to store success.
• Communicate with excellence.
• Comfortable with technology, including smartphones, tablet computers and Windows-based operating systems.
• Available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must regularly move around all store areas and be accessible to customers.
• Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ownership and initiative in achieving personal goals, store objectives, and daily priorities.
• Greet, engage, and assist customers warmly, creating a welcoming environment and providing personalized service to enhance customer shopping experience.
• Apply suggestive selling techniques and offer product recommendations to meet customer needs and drive sales.
• Build genuine relationships with customers to foster loyalty and repeat business.
• Process transactions accurately and efficiently. Handle customer inquiries, returns, and concerns with professionalism, promptness, and care.
• Maintain visually appealing selling areas, merchandise presentation standards, accurate signage, fitting rooms, and cleanliness through daily recovery and stock replenishment.
• Leverage training tools, use resources, and embrace feedback to continuously boost product knowledge, build selling skills, and strengthen performance. Stay informed of product s, promotions, policies, and store events to deliver accurate information to customers and enhance service.
• Contribute to a positive store culture by building connections with teammates, sharing knowledge, and celebrating individual and team achievements.
• Support store operations by assisting with store fulfillment, pricing, promotional sets, product placement, and other tasks as assigned.
• Follow asset protection procedures, safety guidelines, and security protocols, supporting store shortage control, inventory accuracy, and minimizing risk in designated area.

Skills

customer service

communication

technology

flexible schedule

team collaboration

Job description

belk is seeking a Sales Associate to deliver a positive customer experience by assisting with merchandise selection, making product recommendations, and processing transactions. This hourly role drives sales and contributes to store objectives while maintaining presentation standards and collaborating with store operation teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

The position emphasizes friendly service, relationship-building with customers, and a commitment to accuracy in transactions, inventory,