Student: Sales Associate

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a current UK student for an off-campus retail position in Lexington. You will greet customers, promote Pandora products, and aim to exceed sales goals using SPARK selling methods and strong product knowledge.

Responsibilities include engaging shoppers, introducing product categories, supporting promotions, and maintaining visual standards. Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Superior customer service skills and a passion for the customer experience.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work (in US postings).
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (exceeding 30 minutes).

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage every client, aiming to exceed sales goals using SPARK selling model.
• Introduce shoppers to product categories to build brand loyalty and maximize sales results.
• Maintain awareness of shoppers to deliver a world-class shopping experience and deter loss prevention.
• Complete Pandora product knowledge training to drive sales.
• Display personal accountability in achieving sales and KPI targets.
• Be aware of product launches and promotions; support company initiatives.
• Cultivate a solid customer base through engagement and relationship building.
• Perform Open/Close Checklist duties including balancing/filling trays, trash, and cleaning.
• Participate in visual merchandising and pricing; maintain pricing.
• Execute visual refreshes and uphold cleaning standards.
• Participate in social media creative/execution.
• Attend all scheduled shifts to ensure coverage to meet company objectives.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Identity/work eligibility

Standing for long periods

Job description

• Retail and/or previous sales experience preferred

15-20

- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.
Job duties include:

• Greet and engage every client in a welcoming manner Achieve and exceed sales goals utilizing Pandora’s specialized selling model ( SPARK ) and product knowledge


• Introduce shoppers to multiple categories of product to build brand loyalty and maximize sales results


• Always maintain a keen awareness of shoppers, to both deliver a world class shopping experience and control loss prevention.


• Complete Pandora product knowledge training ( LINK ) to leverage driving sales


• Display personal accountability in achieving and exceeding sales and KPI targets


• Be aware of current product launches and promotions, support company initiatives


• Cultivate a solid customer/client base through customer engagement and build relationships


• Perform Open/Close Checklist duties including but not limited to balancing/filling trays, running trash & cleaning


• Participate in visual directives in accordance with company product launches, including setting trays, walls, and zones; maintain pricing


• Execute visual refreshes and uphold exceptional cleaning standards


• Participate in social media creative/execution


• Attend all scheduled shifts to ensure adequate coverage to meet company objectives

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Superior customer service skills and a passion for the customer experience


• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment


• Must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work (in US postings)


• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (exceeding 30 minutes)

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/17/2026

Our University Community

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 09/07/2026

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
  • Yes
  • No


• * This position is located off campus and is not associated with the University of Kentucky. Are you eligible to work an off campus job?
  • Yes
  • No


• * This position requires additional steps after submitting your application. You will receive an email with instructions to apply directly with a third‑party non‑UK employer. Do you understand that you must follow the instructions in that email to complete your application?
  • Yes
  • No

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