Seasonal Store Associate

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Engage the guest and enhance her experience through product awareness and team selling.
• Treat all Vera Bradley employees and guests with respect and maintain a positive work environment.
• Drive store results through add‑on selling and conversion that meet the guest’s wants and needs.
• Maintain Vera Bradley brand standards through assistance in visual merchandising excellence.
• Help maintain a clean, organized and inviting environment for the customer.
• Maintain organization of the stock room.
• Accurately process transactions in a professional manner.
• Comply with all established company policies and procedures.
• Process sales transactions utilizing the POS system.

Education and Experience

• High school graduate preferred.
• Prior retail experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with a retail POS system a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Polite and professional demeanor.
• Exceptional sales skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong team player.

Environment & Physical Demands

• Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Exposure to strong fragrances and scents (eau de toilette, candles, bath and shower gel, body lotion, hand cream, bar soap) throughout the workday.
• Strong sensory skills required: good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity.
• Consistently lift 10–35 lb; occasionally lift up to 55 lb; ability to push or pull more than 55 lb.

Schedule

Available to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.