Seasonal Sales Assistant (Part-time)

Seasonal Sales Assistant (Part-time)

Frette is seeking a Seasonal Sales Assistant for our boutique in Central Valley at Woodbury Commons to work part-time through the holiday season beginning in October.

The Sales Assistant is an integral part of the store team, flexing between back-of-house and front-of-house support as needed. Primarily responsible for overseeing the stockroom and maintaining the upkeep of the store.

At Frette, we expect all employees to be team players by demonstrating a high degree of integrity and contributing to a positive environment that is fun, professional, and productive. Employees are required to contribute to maintaining all brand and operating standards consistently while ensuring a high level of customer service through extensive product knowledge and commitment to an elevated selling ceremony.

INVENTORY CONTROL:

• Inventory Control ownership including cycle counts, communicating adjustments, discrepancies, negative on-hand, reports, informing store of new receipts, out-of-stock, best sellers (on-hand inventory levels), etc.
• Execute all operational responsibilities to ensure the timely execution of all transfers, damages, fulfillments and holds, replenishment, shipping, and receiving in order to maintain inventory accuracy and ideal product flow.
• Ensure maximization and effectiveness of storage and capacity of all products to include front of house (sales floor), back of house and offsite storage locations.
• Partner with the Store Manager and Sales Specialists to prioritize customer sales and ensure appropriate inventory levels and organization are maintained.
• Ensure compliance of all operational policies and procedures are always met including but not limited to Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Boutique Maintenance, Customer Capture, POS etc.
• Train staff in all BOH procedures and ensure any changes in policies are communicated effectively across the store team. Training may include other location staff, as well as "home" location staff.

CLIENT EXPERIENCE:

• Follow Frette packaging guidelines for any ship outs, maintain a consistent company perspective and expectation on charge sends, returns/exchanges, and other such transactions that are critical to a positive customer experience.
• Meet company and personal sales goals by upholding Frette's selling ceremonies, as well as fostering client relationships.
• Capture client data as per Frette's CRM guidelines, to complete authentic and personal client outreach to develop rapport and generate lasting relationships for client acquisition and retention.
• Perform various sales and register transactions including ringing purchases (in-person/phone/email), processing of cash or credit payments, and counting money.
• Contribute to daily morning meetings with the store team. The focus of the day should be determined by the Store Manager in advance.
• Participate in maintaining visual standards, including VM rotations, bed changes a daily standard.
• Assist with offsite activities including but not limited to home installations, bank drops, tailor, etc.

MAINTENANCE:

• Perform stockroom maintenance, stock checks, and shipping of product (transfers, customer related items, instore and E-comm fulfillments).
• Oversee ongoing facilities and maintenance in a timely and consistent manner including furniture repair, daily/monthly cleaning of stores (provide feedback to housekeeping services on quality of work on a daily basis), all repair work (walls, floors, fixtures, etc).
• Daily touch base with the Store Manager and team to outline priorities and align expectations.
• In partnership with the Store Manager, Retail Coordinator & Retail Director, manage and maintain annual budgets for the store's operational expenses (packaging, supplies, cleaning & maintenance, etc.).
• Perform key holder store opening and closing procedures as well as ensuring the opening/closing checklist has been completed and signed off on by the opening/closing associate.
• Partner with IT on any helpdesk related inquiries.

Additional responsibilities as needed per business needs as identified by the Store Manager and Corporate Business Partners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Multiple years of experience in a retail store environment, including front and back-of-house preferred.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Flexibility to work a retail schedule which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess and consistently exhibit the competencies relative to the position.
• Proficiency with retail operating systems including shipping, POS, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Detail-oriented, strong organization and follow-up skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and ability to work well independently as well as within a team atmosphere.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude that contributes to a positive team environment.
• Team-oriented but also self-driven with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members along with willingness to set and maintain high standards of performance.
• Ability to travel as needed to off-site storage locations within a 15-mile radius.
• Willingness to have a positive partnership with the Corporate team as well as other store teams.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and mobilize small to medium items up to 50 lbs. while utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Ability to maneuver effectively around the boutique floor, stock room, and offsite.
• Position entails prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending and OSHA-approved ladder safety.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This role is paying $18.00 per hour, up to 29 hours per week.

It is the policy and commitment of Frette to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. The objective of Frette is to recruit, hire, train, and promote the most qualified applicants into all job levels. Frette does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Frette will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in any undue hardship to the Company. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.