Sales Associate - Seasonal - Part Time - Woodbury

About the role

As a Sales Associate, you'll be the face of our brand, ensuring every customer feels welcomed and has a positive experience. You will help create a lifestyle aesthetic that leverages our apparel and footwear, showcasing the versatility and appeal of our products in everyday life. Additionally, you'll guide and inform our customers while maintaining a visually appealing environment in line with Salomon's brand and visual merchandising guidelines. In this role, you will: Achieve Goals: Work towards and reach set sales targets, contributing to the overall success of our store. Accomplish Tasks: Efficiently complete assigned tasks, ensuring smooth and effective store operations. Be a Team Player: Proactively and positively collaborate with your team, creating a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Connect with Customers: Use your exceptional customer service skills, sales techniques, and product knowledge to help customers find the perfect products and drive sales.
• Incorporate our apparel and footwear into your styling suggestions, demonstrating how they can create a cohesive lifestyle aesthetic.
• Problem Solver: Quickly and positively find solutions for customers, ensuring a responsive and engaging interaction, with diligent follow-up.
• Handle Challenges Professionally: Address complaints and objections swiftly and professionally, turning potential issues into positive experiences.
• Promote Security: Help protect company assets and procedures by promoting loss prevention practices.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Ensure the sales floor and stockroom are clean, well-organized, and inviting for customers.
• Transaction Confidence: Confidently handle cash and digital transactions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Enhance Product Presentation: Contribute to maintaining high brand visual standards, ensuring excellence in product presentation at all times.
• Assist with Replenishment: Support with replenishment and pricing duties, including preparation for sales and promotions as needed.

Qualifications

• You must have a background in sales, retail, or customer service, bringing valuable expertise to our dynamic team.
• Natural curiosity, high energy, and positive outlook make every interaction exciting and engaging.
• Deep enthusiasm for our brand and products is infectious, inspiring customers and creating lasting connections.
• With a talent for identifying customer needs and matching them with the perfect products, you excel at driving sales and exceeding targets.
• Background in customer service equips you with the skills to handle any situation with grace and professionalism, ensuring every customer leaves satisfied.
• You have a knack for motivating and uplifting those around you, fostering a supportive and enthusiastic environment for both customers and team members.

Schedule

Part-Time from November 2nd through January 16th. Employees must be adaptable to the business's evolving needs; the Store Manager will determine availability requirements, which may include various shifts such as mornings, evenings, and weekends. Peak Period Availability: Black Friday – all employees are expected to be available to work on Black Friday (the day after US Thanksgiving). Holiday Season: Availability is required from the second week of December including Christmas Eve until the end of the holiday season; the exact end date will be determined annually based on the period during which guests can return holiday merchandise.

Benefits

• Community Engagement: Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners.
• Vibrant Work Environment: Be part of a dynamic team in the heart of NYC, surrounded by the latest in outdoor gear and fashion.
• Career Growth: Access to professional development and growth opportunities within the company.
• Exclusive Events: Attend exclusive brand events and product launches.
• Passion for the Outdoors: Work with a team that shares your passion for the outdoors and adventure.