Part-Time Sales Associate - Sam Edelman

About the role

Since 2004, Sam Edelman has been synonymous with aspirational luxury. Inspired by timeless American elegance, Sam Edelman’s innate understanding of the customer translates conceptually into a modern lifestyle informed by rich heritage, creativity, and innovation. Sam Edelman is a complete lifestyle brand with flagship stores in premier locations around the US. Sam Edelman is seeking a Sales Associate to join their highly creative, forward-thinking team in providing a world-class customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Elevate the Store Experience: Assist in the overall shopping experience for all Sam Edelman clients utilizing the “The Sam Style” model, and providing an inviting world-class experience with a customer-first approach. Actively engage and build relationships with customers.
• Deliver on Visual Merchandising Standards: Assist store leadership with executing product placement and visual standards consistent with company guidelines and expectations. You’ll do your part to keep the store clean, organized, safe, and easily shoppable.
• Drive with Passion: Meet performance metrics by exhibiting a passion and enthusiasm for the brand and embracing and promoting company initiatives, contests, and strategies. Deliver clear, concise, and timely communication to Store Team & Store Sales Manager.
• Embody Respect and Professionalism: Engage in our professional store culture where all associates’ contributions are valued, respected, and appreciated.
• Completes other projects and assignments as directed by management.

Requirements

• Able to build constructive and effective relationships within store.
• Demonstrates an ability to communicate positively with store associates at all levels.
• Must exercise independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager and/or Assistant Managers, as needed.
• Working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Regularly walk, stand, stoop, kneel, climb, push, pull, and perform repetitive lifting.
• Mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.

Skills

• Confident, proactive, and trend-savvy.
• Previous experience working with a luxury or contemporary fashion brand.
• Strong sales-driving abilities.
• Enjoys spending time on the floor working with your team and clients.

Benefits

• Career Advancement Opportunities: Includes career advancement opportunities both on the sales floor and in the NYC corporate office.
• Commissioned Sales Earnings: There is an opportunity to expand your earnings with uncapped commissions. Final compensation can vary based on guaranteed hourly earnings and opportunity for commission-based earnings in a given pay period.
• Monthly Incentive Opportunities: Eligible to earn a monthly incentive bonus if store meets required sales & performance goals.
• Sam Edelman Shoe Discount: 50% discount on Sam Edelman shoes, and 30% Associate Discount on all Caleres’s retail stores – Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, and Allen Edmonds.
• Contest Rewards: Embrace the fun of friendly competition through our engaging contests, where our winners are celebrated with exciting prizes!
• Get Paid When You Want: Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
• Employee Assistance Programs: Receive 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of individual support options, including emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and more, via online & phone.
• Benefit Offerings: We offer PTO, Medical benefits, and 401(k) for our full-time associates.

Pay

Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.