Retail Sales Associate

About the Role

At Sunglass Hut, you’ll find a dynamic space with endless possibilities to grow your career. We are a culture that wants to see you succeed, develop your customer expertise and care, and feel supported by people who embrace you. With us, you’ll bring warmth into the hearts and souls of our customers and the world we live in. We believe in the freedom of self-expression, inclusivity and authenticity, which is why we bring exclusive styles of high-quality fashion and performance sunglasses to all.

Sunglass Hut is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to all clients, ensuring their needs are met and their shopping experience is memorable.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and product knowledge, attending training sessions and workshops as required.
• Display in-depth knowledge of the Brand, warranties and optical add-on features offered to all customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, ensuring that their needs are met both in-store and through follow-up communication.
• Consistently meet and exceed daily, weekly and monthly sales targets by upselling and cross-selling products.
• Assist with minor adjustments and repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment on both the sales floor and back of house areas.
• Provide omnichannel support by ensuring a seamless customer service experience among all platforms, including online and in-store services.
• Understand and adhere to all brand policies and procedures.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in retail sales, preferably in the eyewear and/or luxury retail industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients.
• Must be punctual and reliable. Timeliness and dependability are essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets and exceed customer expectations.
• Team-player who is collaborative with others, adaptable, supportive, respectful and open to feedback.
• Natural problem-solver and analytical thinker, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate solutions and implement effective strategies to overcome challenges.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating a POS system.
• Luxury sales or eyewear industry experience.

Pay

Starting pay is $21.74 per hour. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off/vacation
• Various employee discounts