Store Associates

DREAM RIDERS; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi in New Jersey is seeking a Sales Associate to engage customers, understand their needs and recommend products while maintaining store standards. You will resolve issues, drive sales, and contribute to a high-quality shopping environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, product knowledge, and the ability to work flexible shifts to meet department goals and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in retail or similar role.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service.
• Proficiency in English.
• Basic math skills for transactions.
• Familiarity with stock/inventory procedures.
• Track record of meeting sales quotas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service and answer questions about products.
• Assess customer needs and recommend suitable solutions.
• Welcome customers and address queries promptly.
• Work toward monthly, quarterly and yearly sales goals.
• Maintain a presentable store and organized stock areas.
• Process POS purchases and handle returns.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

POS experience

English proficiency

Sales mindset

Time management

Education

High school degree

Job description

Sales Associate duties and responsibilities include working closely with customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about our products and recommend the right solutions. You should also be able to promptly resolve customer complaints and ensure maximum client satisfaction. To be successful as a Sales Associate, you should stay up-to-date with product features and maintain our store’s visual appearance in high standards.

Ultimately, the duties of a Sales Associate are to achieve excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the store’s sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
• Assess customers needs and provide assistance and information on product features
• Welcome customers to the store and answer their queries
• Follow and achieve department’s sales goals on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
• “Go the extra mile” to drive sales
• Maintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areas
• Actively seek out customers in store
• Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options
• Process POS (point of sale) purchases
• Cross sell products
• Handle returns of merchandise
• Team up with co-workers to ensure proper customer service
• Build productive trust relationships with customers
• Comply with inventory control procedures
• Suggest ways to improve sales (e.g. planning marketing activities, changing the store’s design)

Requirements

Sales Associate skills

• Proven work experience as a Retail Sales Associate, Sales Representative or similar role
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
• Proficiency in English
• Basic Math skills
• Working knowledge of customer and market dynamics and requirements
• Track record of over-achieving sales quota
• Hands-on experience with POS transactions
• Familiarity with inventory procedures
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly and energetic personality with a customer service focus
• Ability to perform under pressure and address complaints in a timely manner
• Availability to work flexible shifts
• High school degree;