Sales Associate, Part Time - Galleria, Edina, MN

vineyard vines; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in retail is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team. This part-time position focuses on enhancing customer experiences and driving sales through exceptional service. Team members will play a vital role in fostering a welcoming environment, assisting with training new associates, and maintaining store standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a passion for customer service. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are excited to contribute to a positive team culture, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving sales through exceptional customer service.
• Support training and development of new associates.
• Maintain efficient merchandise controls and a clean store environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Sales Techniques

Attention to Detail

Positive Attitude

Job description

Job Category: Retail/Outlet - Non-Management

Requisition Number: SALES01915

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• Part-Time

Locations

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Reports To: Captain (Store Manager)/First Mate (Assistant Manager)/Second Mate (Management Trainee)

Overview:
Responsible for assisting the management team (Captain, First Mates, and Second Mates) in driving sales through exceptional customer service. Ensures the customer experience, supports our brand promise (“Every Day Should Feel This Good”) and makes service a top priority.

Functions & Responsibilities:

1. Generate Sales
   Responsible for meeting their goals/measures, develops and maintains relationships with top customers, supports in-store event sourcing and execution.
2. Customer Experience
   Ensures the store reflects Shep & Ian’s vision of “Every Day Should Feel This Good” to our customers through “Hosting the Party,” leads the store in email capture, and ensures the customer wish list is always current.
3. Crew Development
   Assists with training new associates, fosters a welcoming and energetic crew environment, helps in recruiting and referring top talent, and supports team-building activities.
4. Operations
   Maintains efficient merchandise controls, loss prevention awareness, and a clean store environment.
5. Merchandising
   Helps maintain merchandising according to company standards and contributes to weekly product feedback.

Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills
• Team focused, confident, and professional
• Creative, adaptable, entrepreneurial, and driven by integrity
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to perform effective selling techniques
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays, overnights, weekends
• A passion for making people happy
• Excited to help recruit, train, motivate, and inspire
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively receive and communicate feedback
• Positive outlook
• Excited to know our product to offer style advice
• Outgoing, friendly & personable with a positive attitude
• Customer Service-oriented experience preferred but not necessary
• Passion for the vineyard vines brand

As an employee at a vineyard vines retail location, all team members must have the ability to:

• Stand and/or move around for extended periods of time
• Reach, carry, bend, and climb ladders occasionally
• Lift up to 40 pounds, unless an accommodation is requested

Equal Opportunity Employer
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