Seasonal Retail Sales Associate, Short Pump

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings and Retirement Plan

Wellness & Fitness benefits

Job summary

Vuori is seeking a Seasonal Retail Sales Associate at Short Pump to join our high-energy store team. The role is part-time and paid hourly between $15 and $18, with additional team-based commission opportunities.

You will engage customers, share product knowledge, and help maintain a welcoming store environment. Responsibilities include greeting customers, assisting with fittings, and collaborating with teammates to meet sales goals while upholding Vuori's brand values and customer experience

Qualifications

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to develop relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create an unforgettable customer experience.
• Forge lasting relationships with customers and greet them in a timely, engaging manner.
• Work with the sales team to ensure each customer receives the best service possible.
• Prepare fitting rooms, find sizes, and provide feedback on merchandise style and fit.
• Achieve sales goals in a team-based environment and stay informed on product knowledge.

Job description

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate, Short Pump

• Part-time
• Retail Associate Type: Seasonal
• Compensation: USD 15 - USD 18 - hourly

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

The role of a Seasonal Retail Sales Associate at Vuori is to forge connections with customers while communicating Vuori’s brand values through insightful product knowledge and a happy optimistic outlook.

What you'll get to do:

Create an unforgettable customer experience

• Forge lasting relationships with customers.
• Work with the sales team to ensure each customer receives the best service possible.
• Greet customers in a timely, authentic and engaging manner.
• Prepare the fitting rooms, find sizes, and provide honest knowledgeable feedback to customers regarding merchandise style and fit.

Be the business

• Achieve sales goals in a team-based commission environment.
• Seek new product knowledge in the broader fashion landscape and active-wear specifically to serve as an expert for the customer.
• Assist in the completion of projects while keeping the focus on customer experience.
• Communicating inventory needs to support the business goal.

Operations

• Ensure the sales floor is stocked every evening.
• Collaborate with management in areas of inventory management.
• Ensure the retail store is cleaned on a regular basis – including floors and bathroom.
• Understand and execute cash control procedures including bank deposits, petty cash.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of all merchandising/visual directives.
• Ensure the selling floor is neat, clean, organized and reflects the correct visual image at all times.
• Identify and communicate product concerns in a timely manner.

Who you are:

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must adhere to scheduled shifts with punctuality.
• Ability to develop relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to positively and proactively handle customer concerns.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• Strong organizational skills and follow through skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability and initiative.
• Eager to develop new skills and responsive to feedback.

Willingness Requirements:

• Willingness to lift and move products and equipment and boxes weighing up to 30lbs
• Willingness to stay active and move throughout the store during each shift
• Willingness to reach, bend, and use a step stool or ladder when needed
• Willingness to work in an environment with bright lights and music
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees:

• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Wellness & Fitness benefits

The hourly range for this role is $15/hr - $18/hr, plus team pooled commission.

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.