Retail Sales Associate (PT)

Who We Are Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. Job Mission Retail Sale Associates ensure our retail stores operate smoothly and provide exemplary customer service. Educated with expert product knowledge, they utilize proper selling techniques to assist customers throughout every step of the transaction process, always positively representing the New Balance brand. Major Accountabilities Provide customer service using proper selling techniques, product knowledge, and the GUEST service model. Understand the customer's needs. Educate the customer on product features and benefits. Resolve customer problems and answer questions. Transact sales through suggestive selling, multiple selling, and effective closing. Correctly measure and fit customers with appropriate New Balance products. Inform customers about ongoing promotions. Maintain a clean, organized, and well‑stocked floor, ensuring items are properly labeled and priced. Protect products by greeting customers, managing security tags, monitoring merchandise, and reporting shrinkage and security violations. Follow safety regulations, including proper lifting procedures and reporting all accidents and near‑misses. Requirements for Success Must be 18 years of age or older. People‑person with strong customer service and verbal communication skills. Past retail experience preferred, but not required. Ability to flourish in a team environment. Familiarity with cash register functions. Basic math skills. Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays. Physical capability: lift 4 lbs. frequently; lift maximum 8 lbs. occasionally; kneel or squat frequently; move boxes of product up to 50 lbs. (with assistance if necessary); stand for extended periods; climb ladders and stairs frequently. Location & Compensation Kittery, ME – Retail only. Pay range: $15.10‑$16.80 per hour, with a potential bonus of $20.15 per hour based on experience and other factors. Benefits New Balance offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), online learning, tuition reimbursement, loan support, mentorship programs, a $1,000 annual lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks vacation, 12 holidays, and parental leave. Part‑time associates receive a $300 lifestyle reimbursement and associate discount. Equal Opportunity Employer New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr