Sales Lead

Ocean State Job Lot; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and energetic team at a leading teen retail store where you can express your unique style and creativity. As a Sales Lead, you will play a crucial role in assisting store management, developing associates, and driving sales performance. This role offers rapid promotion opportunities and a fun work environment, making it an exciting place to launch your career. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and a culture that celebrates individuality, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference while enjoying a rewarding retail experience.

Benefits

40% Employee Discount

Rapid Promotion Opportunities

Fun Work Environment

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Vacation Package

Community Service Hours

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and complete training for Sales Lead position.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training and developing a successful sales team.
• Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals.
• Supervise daily store operations in management's absence.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why work just anywhere, when you can work at Journeys? A 40% off discount, team that feels like family, work hard/play hard environment & promote from within attitude -- Journeys has it all. This is a place where fashion, music, art, creativity, culture, community & opportunity merge together. You can be yourself, meet lifelong friends & launch your career. Apply today & find the perfect fit in our stores!

Sales Lead

Location: Independence, MO (Independence Center Sp# B04A)

Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats, and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, Journeys offers the most popular brands that cater to the teen lifestyle such as Converse, Vans, Dr Martens, UGG, Adidas, Timberland, Birkenstock, Crocs, and Hey Dude. Through strategic artistic partnerships, event sponsorships, exclusive content, creative collaborations with musicians, and a focus on giving back to the community through charitable events and volunteer programs— Journeys has become more than just a retailer, but a universal part of teen and youth culture. The in-store Journeys experience features an energetic environment, friendly, passionate staff, and an inclusive atmosphere where self-expression is not just accepted – but encouraged and embraced. Journeys is an attitude you can wear.

Journeys is always looking for great people to join our team!

• Rapid promotion opportunities for top performers - we promote from within
• You get to work in a fun environment with the coolest people around
• We conduct business with integrity and passion
• Excellent benefits and employee discount
• Compensation includes base pay, sales commission, and bonus potential*

JOB SUMMARY

To assist store management with basic store operations, developing associates, and achieving store and personal sales goals and standards of performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals and standards of performance
• Assist in training and developing a successful sales team
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices
• Perform all opening and closing duties according to company policy
• Supervise and manage all aspects of daily store operations in store management’s absence
• Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices in store management’s absence
• Effectively communicate all store needs to store management
• Complete all assigned tasks and responsibilities promptly
• Complete all required training
• Provide a fun, full-service experience to all customers
• Resolve customer issues effectively
• Understand the Journeys culture and demonstrate it to the team
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Desire to succeed in fast-paced retail environment
• Willingness to learn
• Completion of all training programs leading up to Sales Lead position or equivalent training
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand for long periods of time
• Must be at least 18 years of age*

*Age requirements for part-time employment may vary based on state.

*The pay rate, commission, and bonus structure varies per job title, county, city, state or province. Benefits offered may include medical, vision, and dental insurance, a vacation package, and community service hours but may also vary by state, province, or territory. For clarification, refer to www.benefitsatgenesco.com.

PRE-APPLICATION DISCLOSURES

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