Sales Associate

Job Description

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AG Jeans is seeking a Sales Associate for its Hudson Yards retail location.

The Sales Associate is responsible for supporting sales performance, operations, visual merchandising along with ensuring that a superior customer experience is delivered. The Sales Associate consistently focuses on being effective and efficient while supporting the brand.

This position will report to the Store Manager.

Responsibilities:

Sales & Profitability:

• Continually drive sales performance at store, by meeting or exceeding topline sales goals
• Place an emphasis on driving and understanding all store metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Seek efficiency with controllable operational expenses (shipping, supplies, etc.)

Operations:

• Ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to including loss prevention measures
• Responsible for all in store company assets including merchandise inventory, monetary assets, information and furniture/equipment
• Support assignments related to inventory including but not limited to transfers, markdowns, style reconciliation and receiving stock
• Support the operations team as necessary

Visuals:

• Support the execution of all visual directives as set out by HQ, including floor sets, store windows and in-store collateral (signage, digital content) as directed by store manager
• Maintain impeccable visual standards for all product in store, both on the sales floor and back of house

Customer Service:

• Ensure that a superior customer experience is delivered to every guest that encounters our brand, store and store team
• Support and grow the clienteling program to meet or exceed company objectives

Additional Responsibilities:

• Partner with peer stores and next level management to achieve company objectives
• Responsibilities may change as deemed necessary in order to support brand initiatives

Requirements:

• A genuine interest in the fashion industry
• Knowledge of retail POS systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Sound understating of retail math and retail specific key performance indicators
• Excellent communication skills
• Minimum 1 year sales experience, preferably in luxury or contemporary apparel & accessories
• College education preferred
• Some lifting required (up to approximately 25lbs)
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to work daytime, evenings and weekends
• Travel (approximately 10%)

Benefits:

• Hourly + 3% Commission, Clothing Allowance, & Medical