Temporary Part-Time Sales Associate

Minis; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Minis in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Sales Associate who delivers outstanding customer experience by greeting customers, assessing needs, and recommending merchandise. You will promote the store's membership program and help drive sales while maintaining a welcoming environment.

The role requires strong communication, a customer-service mindset, basic math, and availability for a flexible schedule including weekends and occasional shifts. Retail experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Basic math abilities required for transactions and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers promptly, managing multiple guests with politeness.
• Assess customer needs and guide them to the right merchandise with tailored recommendations.
• Promote the store's membership program and upsell through suggestive selling.
• Maintain attractive displays and store visual merchandising standards.
• Process sales accurately using the store’s point-of-sale system.
• Assist with inventory tasks including restocking and organization.
• Maintain a clean, professional store environment and support promotions.
• Ensure safety and accessibility when accessing stock in high storage areas.
• Be flexible with schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight shifts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong customer service orientation

Basic math abilities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Sales Associate is at the heart of delivering outstanding customer experience, consistently providing exceptional service that exceeds expectations. By engaging with customers, identifying their needs, offering personalized recommendations, and promoting the store's membership program, this individual will play a key role in driving sales performance and ensuring the store’s success. This individual must have the ability to connect with customers, maintain a positive and welcoming environment, and promote the store’s products will directly contribute to creating memorable shopping experiences with enthusiasm and energy.

Essential Job Functions

• Promptly greet and assist customers: Acknowledge their presence immediately, offer assistance, and efficiently manage multiple customers at once
• Anticipate and fulfill customer needs: Utilize product knowledge to assess customer preferences, answer questions, guide them to relevant merchandise, and provide tailored recommendations.
• Utilize suggestive selling techniques while staying knowledgeable about product availability
• Maintain the store’s visual merchandising standards by keeping product displays organized and attractive.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
• Execute inventory management tasks including restocking and product organization.
• Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge to effectively recommend and sell merchandise.
• Maintain a clean and professional store environment.
• Participate in store promotions and sales events to support overall business objectives.
• Ability to access and organize stock in high storage areas, ensuring efficient retrieval and placement while following safety protocols.
• Available to work a flexible schedule that supports the business, including days, evenings, weekends, and potential overnight shifts and travel as necessary.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Basic math abilities are a must.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Retail sales experience preferred.

Pay Range

USD $15.92 - USD $15.92 /Hr.