Salesperson for Retail Sales

Sales Associate

With over 58 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we're all here for the same reason to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.

As a Sales Associate at Sur La Table, you play a key role in the success of the retail store by inspiring customers throughout every stage of their culinary experience. In this role, you'll support daily operations, deliver a #bestincenter customer experience, a company-wide standard for excellence in service, and help drive sales by sharing product knowledge.

Customer Experience & Brand Representation

Represent Sur La Table's brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty

Maintains expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources.

Actively engage customers, identify their needs, recommend relevant products or experiences, and leading a customer-focused, Guest Obsessed culture

Sales & Business Performance

Maximize selling opportunities by identifying customer needs and offering relevant solutions.

Promote add-on sales and support events that grow store traffic and customer engagement.

Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales goals, contributing to overall store revenue. Performance is measured by key KPIs such as individual sales volume, average transaction value, and customer conversion rates.

Team Engagement & Store Support

Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-performing store culture

Operations & Compliance

Accurately and efficiently process transactions including sales, returns, and price checks using the POS system.

Assist in daily opening and closing procedures, floor replenishment, and maintaining visual merchandising standards.

Complete inventory transactions including, but not limited to, receiving, MOS (Mark Out of Stock), and RARs (Return Authorization Requests).

Accurately records time worked according to SLT Policy

Models and ensures all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are communicated effectively to associates, maintained and consistently followed.

Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers

Ability to move about the store coaching and directing associates; selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor

Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise from stockroom or sales floor.

Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.

Ability to ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise

Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse to accomplish work

Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of employment.

1 year of retail sales experience preferred.

Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail management systems preferred.

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