Sales Associate

Job Details: Job Location: 0026 - Swampscott, MA - SWAMPSCOTT, MA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $15.50 - $22.50Hourly, Sales Associates are responsible for delivering world class service, achieving sales goals and maintaining merchandising standards in a fun and fast paced retail environment. Sales Associates report directly to the Store Team Leader and other members of management. 

Sales associates are responsible for providing customers with a unique shopping experience by utilizing the G.U.E.S.T. service approach.  Sales Associates responsibilities also include following company guidelines when ringing up customers at the POS, processing new product, stocking shelves, recovery of the sales floor, and cleaning throughout the store. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act as a TPS Champion by modeling the G.U.E.S.T. service approach, and consistently delivering World Class Service

Greet and welcome every customer warmly and with enthusiasm
Understand customer needs by asking open-ended questions
Explain product features and benefits in relation to the customers’ needs by providing in-depth product knowledge
Suggest additional items to build onto sales by utilizing effective selling techniques 
Thank the customer sincerely and invite them to return and shop with us again

Be a TPS brand ambassador
Build customer loyalty by being friendly, attentive and respectful of customers
Contribute to a positive work environment with respectful, ethical behavior and honest communication, demonstrating professionalism at all times.  
Professional presentation in attire, demeanor, appearance and compliance to company dress code
Support all sales efforts and initiatives across all business channels in an effort to maximize company sales  
Consistently capture accurate and valid customer information at the POS 
Maintain awareness of all current promotions and process them correctly at the Point of Sale  
Enthusiastically participate in training and development as required utilizing all training resources 
Prepare incoming product for the sales floor by following instruction and guidance from supervisors
Merchandise product following company visual guidelines and visual standards
After comprehensive training, performing ear piercings and providing a safe, sanitary experience in accordance with state, federal and CDC guidelines. (select locations)
Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of computers, systems and programs relevant to the position
Maintain store maintenance and cleanliness standards
Complete all other tasks as directed by store management in assigned time frame
Comply with all company policies and procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Previous experience in specialty retail is preferred, but not required
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to multitask while being attentive to customers and remaining flexible to the needs of the business
Possess an ability to work well in a team environment
Proficient in using Microsoft Office and POS Systems 
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Professional conduct, demeanor and attire, in compliance with company dress code
Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items up to 50 lbs., while utilizing appropriate safety techniques 

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