Retail Sales Associate - Generous merchandise discount

Von Maur - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Des Moines, IA

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About the position

As a Sales Associate at Von Maur, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the customer experience and maintaining the store's reputation as America's Leading Department Store. This position involves engaging with customers, providing product knowledge, and ensuring a visually appealing shopping environment while achieving sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Own the customer experience by greeting customers sincerely and thanking them for their visit.
• Develop relationships with customers to grow your business.
• Highlight product knowledge and store services to enhance the customer experience.
• Ring POS transactions and manage key account information.
• Maintain a visually appealing and clean department.
• Achieve individual sales and account goals.
• Be available to work day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with customers effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions and sales.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in retail or customer service is preferred.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale systems.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Commission incentive based on sales performance
• Generous merchandise discount
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Promotion from within philosophy for career advancement opportunities.