SALES ASSOCIATE

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary 

The Sales Associate will be responsible for driving sales at the store. The ideal applicant will have proven success in sales, organization, problem and solving skills. They will also be responsible for maintaining merchandise and store appearance, as well as meeting and exceeding established individual as well as overall store sales goals. Must possess a passion for retail and dedication for advancement within the store team.

 

Examples of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Be a brand ambassador
• Introduce the collection to clients 
• Create a welcoming and engaging in-store environment 
• Maintain the store’s cleanliness and health and safety measures
• Inventory compliance and awareness

 

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different position and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

  Qualifications 

• Minimum 3 years of Retail experience 
• Effective communication skills and ability to provide feedback.
• Must possess action-oriented skills and ability to lead by example on the sales floor.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and display effective time management skills.
• Ability to work in environment of teamwork and collaboration.
• Approachable and effective listener.
• Displays problem solving abilities and willingness to think outside the box for solutions.

 

Competencies & Skills

• Detailed understanding of inventory accounting and merchandise payable, is required.
• Solid working knowledge of major ERP, inventory and accounting systems.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel is required and proficient in MS office.
• Solid communication skills including the ability to work well in a team environment or independently when tasked
• Self-motivated
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with conflicting priorities

 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be a L’AGENCE brand ambassador, upholding dress code standards 
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to reach overhead
• Must be able to pick up 30-50lbs
• Must be able to climb a ladder or stepstool

 

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.