Sales Associate / Management Trainee

Sales Associate / Management TraineeThe Sales Associate/Management Trainee position is responsible for all sales activities. He or she will own the sale from start to close. A large portion of your work day will consist of communicating with customers, providing information regarding product benefits and ensuring that customers are satisfied with their experience in the store. You will act as the customers' point of contact and be the face of the company. Thus, you are expected to create and maintain a long-term relationship with the customers in order to achieve sales goals and represent the store in a positive manner while ensuring recurring business. Sales Associates are responsible for selling products, services and assisting customers with their product needs. You are expected to provide an exemplary customer experience at all times by asking the customer questions to determine their needs and engaging the customer with your product knowledge, suggestive selling items for the customer's immediate needs and recommending additional items and/or services that will complement the customers' vehicle or driving experience. The successful candidate will be able to elevate company standards, achieve sales goals and meet customers' expectations. To excel in this role, you will need excellent customer service skills, effective communication skills, sales oriented, enthusiastic, friendly and energetic with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service. We provide comprehensive training on company guidelines, policies, customer service and ample product knowledge.RequirementsThe ability to spend a considerable amount of time standing and walking throughout a workdayLift a minimum of 50 poundsBasic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionHigh School Diploma or GEDValid driver's licenseBasic understanding of sales principles and customer service practicesCustomer service focusSolid communication and interpersonal skillsMaintain a presentable and well-dressed appearanceEnsure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales serviceAssess customers' needs and provide assistance and information on product featuresMaintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areasRemain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available optionsExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to multi-task, while being attentive to customers and remaining flexible to the needs of the businessTeam up with co-workers to ensure proper customer serviceGreeting customers with a positive demeanorResponsible for stocking merchandise, moving stock and retrieving merchandise from store shelves.Keeping the work environment neat and clean.Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervisionAbility to organize and prioritize with strong attention to detailsParticipating in periodic team meetingsOther duties can and will arise and you should be prepared to take on these challenges openly.Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice.Company Philosophy and Employee Goal: We are people driven. Our number one goal is customer satisfaction. "You take care of the customer and the customer takes care of you."Pay ranges may vary based on specific location.Town Fair Tire750 Queen St Southington, CT 06489