Seasonal Sales Associate (part-time)- Original Penguin

Perry Ellis International - Retail; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Original Penguin in Milpitas, California is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate (part-time) to help customers find products and ring up purchases.

You will greet customers, explain promotions, maintain store displays, and contribute to a positive shopping experience. This role requires an energetic, sales‑driven attitude and strong interpersonal skills; prior retail experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Energetic and positive attitude.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers upon entry and assist with product selection.
• Ring up purchases at the POS and process transactions efficiently.
• Promote Original Penguin merchandise and store promotions.
• Build repeat customers through PE Loyalty data capture.
• Maintain knowledge of products, promotions and events.
• Ensure a welcoming, fair store environment and on-time attendance.
• Support visual standards, replenishment and stock coverage.

Skills

Energetic attitude

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Job description

Seasonal Sales Associate (part-time)- Original Penguin

672-RS-CA-OPG-Milpitas

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 interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Customer service-oriented (outgoing, friendly, and personable with a positive attitude)

Salary offered will be at the discretion of the Company and based on a candidate’s qualifications. For this position, the base salary will be between $18.50-$18.75 hourly. Other benefits associated with the position for eligible associates are listed above.

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.

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