Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Columbia, SC ( East Forest Plaza )

Sales AssociateLocation: Columbia, South Carolina (East Forest Plaza)Hourly Rate: $9.00 - $9.00Job Title: Sales AssociateDepartment: OperationsFLSA Status: Non-ExemptReports To: Store ManagerSUMMARYThe Sales Associate is responsible for providing quality customer service and driving product sales. The Sales Associate is knowledgeable in each product area or department in our store. Upholds policies, procedures, and standards listed in the visual manual. They must fully promote each sale and/or promotion. Serves as an ambassador of the organization and brand, creating a unique customer experience helping to acquire and retain long-time customers. The Sales Associate is passionate about giving outstanding customer service and promoting the merchandise in stores.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProduce and give extraordinary customer service highlighted in the customer service manual, including helping customers as they enter the store, and helping multiple customers during peak periods.Promote and sell services and merchandise provided by the organization.Consistently set goals to grow and improve selling skills and track overall sales.Practice and uphold all company policies, procedures, and standards as listed in the operations policy manual, personnel policy manual, visual manual, customer service manual, and memos with the company's direction.Assist in the daily operations of the store, including completing work lists, clean up lists, weekly shipments, and store maintenance.Utilize presenting merchandise to promote and sell goods, guidance found in the product knowledge manual.Consistently achieve and/or exceed sales targets and goals.Identify and communicate merchandise needs, pricing concerns, and operations problems to store management staff.Attend all staff meetings and tech clinics for the store.Protect the company's assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThere are no supervisory responsibilities for this role.QUALIFICATIONS0-2 years of customer service experience.Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment.Is a self-starter, has initiative to take on important tasks without being asked.Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with precision.Is a team-player, passionate about outstanding customer service and selling merchandise.