Sales Associate - Sunglass Hut

Sunglass Hut; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunglass Hut is hiring for a Casual Part-Time position in Fort Wayne, IN. The role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, promoting Luxottica brands, and maintaining store merchandising standards.

Ideal candidates will have eyewear sales experience, a background in retail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join our team at Macy's and help drive sales through expert product knowledge and personalized service.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year customer service experience.
• Eyewear sales experience preferred.
• Previous merchandising, selling and/or retail experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with PC applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Tracks and meets sales goals for Luxottica brands in the store.
• Assists in assortment planning and edits.
• Maintains merchandising standards and product placement.
• Greets customers and delivers professional customer service.
• Develops relationships with store personnel and generates leads.
• Executes product promotions to boost sales and brand awareness.
• Ensures displays are stocked and maintained.

Skills

Customer service

Eyewear sales

Retail experience

Merchandising

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor-degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At Sunglass Hut, we're always in the sun. You’ll find a dynamic space with endless possibilities to grow your career. We are a culture that wants to see you succeed, develop your customer expertise and care, and feel supported by people who embrace you. With us, you’ll bring warmth into the hearts and souls of our customers and the world we live in. We believe in the freedom of self-expression, inclusivity and authenticity, which is why we bring exclusive styles of high-quality fashion and performance sunglasses to all.

Requisition ID: 939364

Store #: 005730 Sunglass Hut MACYS

Position: Casual Part-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At Sunglass Hut, we're always in the sun. You’ll find a dynamic space with endless possibilities to grow your career. We are a culture that wants to see you succeed, develop your customer expertise and care, and feel supported by people who embrace you. With us, you’ll bring warmth into the hearts and souls of our customers and the world we live in. We believe in the freedom of self-expression, inclusivity and authenticity, which is why we bring exclusive styles of high-quality fashion and performance sunglasses to all.

A world leader in the specialty sunglass retail business with over 3,000 stores worldwide, we believe in the freedom of self-expression, inclusivity and authenticity, which is why we bring exclusive styles of high-quality fashion and performance sunglasses to all.

Sunglass Hut is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Eyewear Ambassador effectively sells all Luxottica product lines and promotes the Luxottica brand image while maintaining Luxottica's merchandising standards. Meets sales goals and provides customers an optimal shopping experience.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Tracks and meets sales goals and objectives for Luxottica brands in an assigned store.
• Participates in assortment planning, assortment needs and assortment edits.
• Manages the business, includes but not limited to: driving, monitoring and reporting inconsistencies in the business, evaluating sales trends, proposing and executing moves to the benefit of the business. (Evaluating may include an audit of book stock versus physical stock. Proposal to include proactive approach to growing the business, i.e. floor move).
• Greets customers immediately in a friendly and engaging manner; provides customers with professional, personalized customer service to promote sales by increasing customer awareness of Luxottica's brands.
• Keeps current with all Luxottica products, services, incentives, promotions, advertising and competitive offers to facilitate sales efforts; maintains awareness of competitor's products, promotions, and services.
• Develops strong working relationships with all store personnel.
• Actively looks for ways to generate leads to increase customer traffic to location within store, (i.e. Personal Shopper, Public Relations Manager, etc.).
• Effectively executes product promotions to increase sales and brand awareness.
• Ensures prominent product placement within department.
• Ensures that cases and displays are properly maintained and stocked.
• Maintains the service and merchandising standards of Luxottica as well as those of the assigned store.
• Adheres to store dress and attire requirements as well as store rules and policies.
• Communicates with Retail Market Manager and Account Manager on store events, product activity, sales needs, competition and customer feedback.
• Provides sales and relevant business intelligence to Retail Manager.

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree
• 1+ year(s) experience in a customer service environment
• Eyewear sales experience
• Previous merchandising, selling and/or retail experience
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Aptitude for selling, energetic and passionate
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to take initiative to generate creative selling solutions
• Proficient w/ PC applications - Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Highly adaptable and able to demonstrate flexibility in scheduling
• Organized and detail oriented
• Comfortable with digital photography

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in business management with concentration in marketing, merchandising, or sales
• Previous merchandising, selling and/or retail experience in a fashion environment
• Familiarity with all Luxottica products within store

Pay Range: - 30.74

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.