Lead Sales Associate (part-time) - Cubavera

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns and licenses nationally and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

The Cubavera brand represents the joy, vibrancy, and color of Cuba's unique flavor of Latin culture that inspires and fascinates everywhere. Cubavera’s modern tropical-inspired collection translates the joy of Hispanic culture into fashionable apparel.

Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Consistently provides customer service to company standard and leads the team.
• Generates maximum sales potential in accordance with Perry Ellis customer service standards.
• Builds repeat customer base through excellent PE Loyalty Program data capture.
• Maintains strong knowledge regarding product, promotions, and special events to communicate effectively with customers.
• Consistently fosters a positive store experience by treating all customers and staff members fairly and consistently.
• Effectively maintains floor coverage; acknowledges every customer; prioritizes customers over assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication.
• Manages time and prioritizes tasks.

Operational

• Steps in when the supervisor/keyholder is not present.
• Keeps merchandise filled to appropriate levels on the sales floor.
• Ensures the store is visually distinctive and appearance impeccably maintained.
• Minimizes shortages through proper loss prevention procedures.
• Practices excellent customer service at all times to prevent possible theft.
• Demonstrates awareness of store sales plans and results.
• Follows all operational policies and procedures.
• Manages time and prioritizes tasks.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.

Visual, Brand, and Product Management

• Supports execution of all pricing strategies.
• Supports the execution of store planograms.
• Supports and understands the company’s brand position.
• Supports replenishment of merchandise on the selling floor as needed.

Requirements

• Energetic and positive attitude.
• 1-2 years of retail experience.
• Flexible availability; reliable transportation.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Customer service-oriented (outgoing, friendly, and personable with a positive attitude).
• Able to move and/or lift up to 25 pounds.
• High school degree.

Benefits

• Employee discount.
• Accumulated personal/sick time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Monthly sales incentives.
• Clothing allowance.
• Holiday pay.