Lead Sales Associate (part-time) - Perry Ellis

About the role

The Lead Sales Associate (part-time) at Perry Ellis International is responsible for selling and promoting Perry Ellis merchandise through execution of customer service standards. They reinforce the Store Manager, ASM, and Supervisors in ensuring the store meets its goals and standards in financial performance, customer satisfaction, and visual appeal.

Responsibilities

• Consistently provides Customer Service to company standard and lead team
• Generates maximum sales potential in accordance with the Perry Ellis customer service standards
• Buils repeat customer base through excellent PE Loyalty Program data capture
• Maintains strong knowledge regarding product, promotions, and special events in order to communicate to customers more effectively
• Foster a positive store experience by treating all customers and staff members in a fair and consistent manner
• Effectively maintains floor coverage; acknowledges every customer; treats customers with priority over assigned tasks
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication
• Manages time and prioritizes tasks
• Step in when the supervisor/keyholder is not present
• Keep merchandise filled to appropriate levels on the sales floor
• Ensure the store is visually distinctive and appearance impeccably maintained
• Minimize shortages through proper loss prevention procedures
• Practices excellent customer service at all times in order to prevent possible theft
• Demonstrates awareness of store sales plans and results
• Follow all operational policies and procedures
• Manage time and prioritize tasks
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• 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)
• Must be able to move and/or lift to 25 pounds
• High school degree

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Accumulated personal/sick time off
• 401(k) plan
• Monthly sales incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Holiday Pay

Pay

The salary offered will be at the discretion of the Company and based on a candidate’s qualifications. For this position, the base salary will be between $18-18.25 hourly. Other benefits associated with the position for eligible associates are listed above.

Schedule

The Lead Sales Associate (part-time) works part-time hours.