Seasonal Sales Associate (part-time) - Original Penguin

Perry Ellis International - Retail; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Original Penguin at Perry Ellis International is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate (part-time) in San Diego. You will greet customers, help them find products, and ring up purchases while delivering friendly, high-quality service.

The role emphasizes product knowledge, promoting loyalty programs, and supporting visual standards. Prior retail experience is preferred, but a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Greets customers as they enter the store and helps them find products.
• Rings up purchases on the POS and processes transactions accurately.
• Builds repeat customer base through PE Loyalty Program data capture.
• Maintains knowledge of product, promotions, and events to inform customers.
• Fosters a positive store experience and treats customers and staff with fairness.
• Ensures floor coverage and acknowledges every customer with priority to tasks.
• Stays productive during shifts by replenishing products and maintaining displays.
• Punctually reports to work and follows schedule flexibility as needed.
• Understands store sales goals and communicates progress to management.
• Follows operational policies and procedures and visual standards.

Skills

Energetic and positive attitude

Retail experience

Interpersonal communication

Customer service skills

Job description

Seasonal Sales Associate (part-time) - Original Penguin

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 $17-$17.25 hourly. Other benefits associated with the position for eligible associates are listed above.

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.

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