Temporary Sales Associate Parttime

MacKenzie-Childs, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MacKenzie-Childs, LLC in New York seeks a Sales Associate to deliver an exceptional customer experience in-store and by phone or email. You will build lasting relationships, keep the shop floor well-stocked, and maintain a beautiful, welcoming environment.

You will contribute to a vibrant retail team, learn key systems, and support daily operations, including opening/closing procedures and training participation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and work experience will be considered.
• Able to work a schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Generate new customer connections and maintain relationships to create a positive shopping experience.
• Uphold MacKenzie-Childs standards in every customer interaction.
• Develop a clientele proactively for the team and store growth.
• Answer phones and assist customers via phone, email and in person.
• Drive revenue by increasing units per transaction and average dollar sale.
• Keep the shop floor well-stocked, clean, and visually appealing.
• Assist with restocking and floor moves to maintain stock levels.
• Participate in store trainings and support opening/closing procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Sales

Attention to detail

Learn POS systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

A MacKenzie-Childs Sales Associate is an individual with a vibrant personality, an efficient nature, and natural warmth. The ideal candidate will provide customers an exceptional customer experience, both in-store and on the phone or via email. A successful Sales Associate will also build customer relationships, as well as ensure product in the store is well-stocked and beautifully maintained.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate new customer connections as well as maintain current customer relationships by creating an enjoyable atmosphere for MacKenzie-Childs customers. Create a positive selling experience that encourages customer shopping.
• Create, at all times, a customer experience that upholds MacKenzie-Childs standards.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to developing a clientele—both personally and for the team.
• Answer the phone as well as assist customers with questions via phone, email and in person.
• Drive revenue for the store, build UPT and ADT.
• Keep the shop floor looking lovely (aka: fully stocked and cleaned).
• Maintain sales floor and current stock levels by assisting with the restock of merchandise as well as in floor moves when necessary.
• Participate in MacKenzie-Childs training sessions.
• Assist in expected opening and closing procedures.
• Supervisory responsibilities: The Sales Associate does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and work experience will be considered.

Special Requirements

• The ability to work a schedule consisting of days, nights, weekends and holidays on a consistent basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A dedication to excellent customer service.
• Contribution to an engaging, warm, and dynamic retail team.
• Ability to learn key systems.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Show a commitment to teamwork and goal attainments.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Excellent work‑ethic and initiative.
• Ability to multi‑task and excellent time‑management skills required.
• Must be detail‑oriented and well organized.

Equipment Used

• Computer, printer, scanner, telephone, photocopier and POS system.

Computer Software

• Outlook, Word and Excel.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, push, pull, lift, crouch, kneel, bend, climb, use fingers to grasp, handle, feel, and perform repetitive motions of hands or wrists.
• Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
• Plan or direct fairly complex work methods or operations that obtain size, shape, or physical qualities of product.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed in a typical retail store environment with occasional exposure to falling when climbing a ladder.

Salary Range and Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MacKenzie-Childs is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. MacKenzie-Childs is an EEO employer and dedicated to fair hiring practices.