Store Sales Associate Lead

Daiso USA; Crystal Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Daiso USA is seeking a Store Sales Associate Lead in Crystal Lake, IL to guide a team of sales associates and ensure excellent customer service while driving store sales.

You will lead scheduling, training, and performance feedback, maintain a clean, organized floor, and collaborate with the store manager to achieve targets. A high school diploma and retail experience are required; POS familiarity is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; retail management training is a plus.
• Proven experience in retail sales with a track record of meeting/exceeding targets.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with point-of-sale systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of sales associates, provide guidance and support.
• Greet customers and provide product knowledge to enhance shopping experiences.
• Drive sales and meet or exceed targets while monitoring trends.
• Assist in inventory counts and ensure accurate pricing and labeling.
• Collaborate with store manager to develop sales strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales

Multitasking

POS familiarity

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Retail management training

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Description

Overview:: As a Store Sales Associate Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our retail store. You will be responsible for leading a team of sales associates, providing exceptional customer service, and driving sales to achieve store targets.

Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership:

• Supervise and motivate a team of sales associates, providing guidance and support.
• Schedule and assign tasks to team members, ensuring efficient store operations.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Assist in training new sales associates and fostering a positive work environment.

2. Customer Service:

• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Provide product knowledge and recommendations to customers, ensuring a personalized shopping experience.
• Resolve customer complaints or concerns promptly and elevate when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and organized sales floor, ensuring merchandise is properly displayed.

3. Sales and Target Achievement:

• Drive sales by actively engaging with customers and promoting products.
• Meet or exceed individual and team sales targets.
• Monitor sales trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with the store manager to develop strategies to increase sales and customer satisfaction.

4. Inventory Management:

• Assist in receiving, organizing, and replenishing merchandise.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and assist in stock management.
• Ensure accurate pricing and labeling of products.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in retail management is a plus.
• Proven experience in a retail sales role, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with point-of-sale systems.

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