Sales Associate-Full Time

Pawn America; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PAL Management, Inc. is hiring a Sales Associate to greet guests, build rapport, and meet sales goals while maintaining an inviting store appearance. The role emphasizes our jewelry collection, with promotion of consumer electronics and tools.

The position requires basic retail knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to stand for long periods while assisting customers and processing transactions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Proficiency with POS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service and communication skills is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests in selecting jewelry and electronics and provide product information.
• Achieve sales per hour goals by engaging with customers and promoting products.
• Test and clean jewelry and electronics to ensure quality and profitability.
• Merchandise the jewelry and electronics sections to create an inviting display.
• Attend trainings and store meetings to stay updated on products and sales techniques.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

Description

Summary: We are seeking a Sales Associate who excels at greeting, connecting, and establishing rapport with guests while maintaining an inviting store appearance and achieving sales production goals. This role focuses primarily on our extensive collection of jewelry, while also promoting and selling consumer electronics and tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist guests in selecting the perfect jewelry pieces for various occasions, providing detailed information about the jewelry items.
2. Educate guests about the features and benefits of consumer electronics and tools, helping them make informed purchasing decisions.
3. Achieve sales per hour goals by effectively engaging with customers and driving sales.
4. Test and clean jewelry items to maximize store profitability and ensure they meet quality standards.
5. Test and clean consumer electronics and tools to maximize store profitability and maintain high product standards.
6. Merchandise the jewelry sales area according to company standards, ensuring an attractive and organized display
7. Merchandise consumer electronics and tools according to company standards to create an engaging shopping experience.
8. Promote and sell Trade in and Jewelry Trade Up plans to enhance customer satisfaction.
9. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring that the sales floor is tidy and inviting.
10. Attending regular sales training and store meetings to stay updated on best practices, new products, and sales techniques.
11. Enforce safety, health, and security rules, including OSHA compliance and loss prevention measures.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Formal Education and Experience Requirement:

• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge

• Point of sales systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit (stationary position) 20% of day
• Walk (move, traverse) 80% of day
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, position) 100% of day
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (ascend/descend, work atop, traverse) 20% of day
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (position self to, move) 30% of day
• Talk/hear (communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information) 100% of day
• See (detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess) 100% of day
• Pushing or pulling 20% of day
• Reaching 20% of day
• Repetitive Motion 20% of day

Lifting Requirements

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

PAL Management, Inc. offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

PAL Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.