Seasonal Sales Associate

The Paper Store; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paper Store in Parsippany, NJ is hiring for a Seasonal Sales Associate to deliver friendly, world-class service and help customers find the right products. You will greet customers, explain features, and work toward sales goals while keeping merchandising standards.

Candidates should be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs. Prior retail experience is a plus, and proficiency with POS systems is valuable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in specialty retail is preferred.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to multitask while attending to customers and adapting to business needs.
• Team-oriented and able to work well with others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and POS systems.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Professional conduct and attire per dress code.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs safely.

Responsibilities

• Model the G.U.E.S.T. service approach to deliver world-class service.
• Greet customers warmly and enthusiastically.
• Understand customer needs by asking open-ended questions.
• Explain product features and benefits with in-depth knowledge.
• Suggest additional items using effective selling techniques.
• Thank customers and invite them to return and shop with us again.
• Be a TPS brand ambassador.
• Build customer loyalty with friendly, attentive service.
• Maintain professional appearance and comply with dress code.
• Support all sales efforts across channels to maximize sales.
• Capture accurate customer information at the POS.
• Process current promotions correctly at the POS.
• Participate in training and development as required.
• Prepare incoming product for the sales floor following guidance.
• Merchandise products following visual standards.
• After training, perform ear piercings where allowed, per guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of computers and POS systems.
• Maintain store cleanliness and maintenance.
• Complete other tasks as directed by management.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location

0050 - Parsippany, NJ - PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054

Position Type

Seasonal

Salary Range

$15.92 - $16.00 Hourly

Job Category

Retail

Sales Associates are responsible for delivering world class service, achieving sales goals and maintaining merchandising standards in a fun and fast paced retail environment. Sales Associates report directly to the Store Team Leader and other members of management.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a TPS Champion by modeling the G.U.E.S.T. service approach, and consistently delivering World Class Service
• Greetand welcome every customer warmly and with enthusiasm
• Understandcustomer needs by asking open-ended questions
• Explain product features and benefits in relation to the customers’ needs by providing in-depth product knowledge
• Suggestadditional items to build onto sales by utilizing effective selling techniques
• Thankthe customer sincerely and invite them to return and shop with us again
• Be a TPS brand ambassador
• Build customer loyalty by being friendly, attentive and respectful of customers
• Contribute to a positive work environment with respectful, ethical behavior and honest communication, demonstrating professionalism at all times.
• Professional presentation in attire, demeanor, appearance and compliance to company dress code
• Support all sales efforts and initiatives across all business channels in an effort to maximize company sales
• Consistently capture accurate and valid customer information at the POS
• Maintain awareness of all current promotions and process them correctly at the Point of Sale
• Enthusiastically participate in training and development as required utilizing all training resources
• Prepare incoming product for the sales floor by following instruction and guidance from supervisors
• Merchandise product following company visual guidelines and visual standards
• After comprehensive training, performing ear piercings and providing a safe, sanitary experience in accordance with state, federal and CDC guidelines. (select locations)
• Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of computers, systems and programs relevant to the position
• Maintain store maintenance and cleanliness standards
• Complete all other tasks as directed by store management in assigned time frame
• Comply with all company policies and procedures

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in specialty retail is preferred, but not required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to multitask while being attentive to customers and remaining flexible to the needs of the business
• Possess an ability to work well in a team environment
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and POS Systems
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Professional conduct, demeanor and attire, in compliance with company dress code
• Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items up to 50 lbs., while utilizing appropriate safety techniques