SEASONAL SALES ASSOCIATE (PART TIME) - Original Penguin

Perry Ellis International; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Ellis International is seeking a Sales Associate for its Original Penguin store in Estero, FL. The role focuses on greeting customers, helping them find products, and processing purchases at the POS while upholding brand standards.

Strong verbal and written communication, a friendly demeanor, and a customer-service orientation are essential. Retail experience is preferred and the team emphasizes loyalty program engagement and upselling opportunities.

Qualifications

• Energetic and positive attitude.
• Retail experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with customers in a courteous, friendly manner (e.g., maintains eye contact, smiles).
• Generates maximum sales potential in accordance with the OP G customer service standards.
• Builds repeat customer base through excellent PE Loyalty Program data capture.
• Maintains strong knowledge regarding product, promotions, and special events to communicate to customers more effectively.
• Fosters a positive store experience by treating all customers and staff with fairness and consistency.
• Maintains floor coverage; acknowledges every customer; prioritizes customers over tasks.
• Remains productive throughout the shift by replenishing products, maintaining displays, and engaging with customers.
• Reports to work on time and demonstrates schedule flexibility.
• Understands individual and store sales goals and follows management guidance on visual standards, recovery, and replenishment.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Company Overview

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Original Penguin is an American clothing line with roots in the 1950s and 60s, the brand specializes in clothing, footwear, and eyewear. Original Penguin embodies a mix of iconic American Sportswear with modern-minded style into a diverse range of products for a full lifestyle brand. Made for originals, by originals.

SUMMARY:

The Sales Associate’s primary function is to sell and promote Original Penguin (OPG) merchandise through execution of OPG customer service standards. Their duties include greeting customers when they enter the store, helping customers find specific products or showing them how to use them and ringing up customer purchases on the POS register.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interacts with customers in a courteous, friendly manner (e.g., maintains eye contact, smiles).
• Generates maximum sales potential in accordance with the OPG customer service standards.
• Builds repeat customer base through excellent PE Loyalty Program data capture.
• Maintains strong knowledge regarding product, promotions, and special events in order to communicate to customers more effectively.
• Consistently foster a positive store experience by treating all customers and staff members in a fair and consistent manner.
• Effectively maintains floor coverage; acknowledges every customer; treats customers with priority over assigned tasks.
• Consistently productive throughout the entire shift (e.g., effectively uses idle time to replenish products, maintain visual displays, engage with customers, etc.).
• Consistently reports to work on time.
• Demonstrates flexibility with his/her schedule.
• Understand individual and store sales goals .
• Follow all operational policies and procedures.
• Follows guidance from management to execute visual standards, recovery and replenishment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Energetic and positive attitude
• Retail experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Customer service-oriented (outgoing, friendly, and personable with a positive attitude)

Legal Disclaimer:

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.