Sales Associate Key

Talbots; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Incentive opportunities

Generous employee discount

Referral incentive program

Discounts on travel and shopping

Job summary

Talbots is seeking a part-time associate for their Destin, FL store who is passionate about providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should have a customer-centric mentality, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

The role involves assisting customers, managing multiple tasks, and meeting sales targets. Applicants must be comfortable with physical tasks and have flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Capable of creating a selling culture focused on customers.
• Driven to build relationships and meet sales goals.
• Comfortable handling physical tasks including lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service while promoting products.
• Assist management in building store business.
• Multi-task and manage multiple customers simultaneously.
• Achieve sales and service metrics in key measurable areas.
• Support operational excellence including managing inventory.

Skills

Customer-centric mentality

Excellent verbal communication

Ability to work in a team

Technological aptitude

Ambition and passion for sales

Job description

What We Offer

• Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the tools to grow beyond this position and into the next.
• Incentive Opportunities
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits packages accessible to both full time and eligible part time employees. To learn more, visit our We Care page.
• Generous Discount: 50%, 60% & 70% Merchandise Discount off Talbots and Haven Well Within.
• Other Perks: Referral Incentive Program, discounts on travel, shopping, concerts and more.

Who You Are

• Capable of creating a selling culture where all associates align around the needs of our customers.
• Possesses a customer-centric mentality and understands the importance of creating exceptional customer experiences.
• Driven to create, build and cultivate relationships.
• Possesses a strong ambition and passion for achieving goals, both as an individual and as a member of the store team and thrives working in a team environment.
• Passionate about selling and seeks organized and thoughtful ways to maximize all traffic that enters the store.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills and a high level of integrity.
• Able to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.
• Comfortable climbing ladders, moving around regularly, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs.
• Possess the technological aptitude to navigate POS/computer/iPad/handheld systems.
• Flexible availability based on the needs of the business including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What You'll Do

• Provide an exceptional and meaningful customer service experience that promotes the product and builds brand relationships.
• Take an active role in assisting the management team to build store business.
• Service multiple customers at a time, multi-task and/or handle projects simultaneously.
• Be aware of fashion trends and seek information about all new arrivals, including product knowledge about fit, color, fashion etc.
• Use product knowledge and fashion expertise to create outfits for customers and suggest items to match their needs.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships that support a productive work environment.
• Proactively communicate store information, brand initiatives, discrepancies, and other pertinent information to management in order to better enhance the customer experience.
• Achieve sales and service metrics in key measurable areas.
• Maximize individual performance by participating in learning opportunities, accepting direction, coaching and feedback.
• Achieve sales and service metrics in key measurable areas including Talbots Classic Awards.
• Support all areas of operational excellence, including manage inventory according to policies and procedures including filling orders, recalls, recovery, replenishment, re-tickets etc.
• Plan and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the customer and business.
• Responsible for leading/supervising others on occasion and opening the store for business and/or closing the store.
• Seek to understand customer needs & wants with curiosity and confidence through intentional conversation.

Note: This position 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.

Location

Store 04010 Destin FL-Destin, FL 32550

Position Type

Regular/Part time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.