Sales Associate

Vera Bradley Sales - Byron Center, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Byron Center, MI

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The position involves supporting and maintaining the integrity of the Vera Bradley experience through exceptional customer service, upholding store image standards, maximizing sales, and assisting in store operational needs. The role requires engaging with guests, enhancing their experience, and ensuring a clean and organized store environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage the guest and enhance her experience through product awareness and team selling.
• Treat all Vera Bradley employees and guests with respect and maintain a positive work environment.
• Drive store results through add-on selling and conversion that meet the guest's wants and needs.
• Maintain Vera Bradley brand standards through assistance in visual merchandising excellence.
• Help to maintain a clean, organized, and inviting environment for the customer.
• Maintain organization of the stock room.
• Accurately process transactions in a professional manner.
• Comply with all established company policies and procedures.
• Process sales transactions utilizing the POS system.

Requirements

• High School graduate preferred.
• Prior retail experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with retail POS system a plus.
• Polite and professional demeanor.
• Exceptional sales skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and adaptable with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Available to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Strong team player.

Benefits

• Incentive eligible position based on achievement of company and store metrics.
• Opportunity to serve the community through volunteer paid time off and matching gifts donation to charity of choice.
• Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley and Pura Vida products.
• Opportunities for leadership development, skill development, and career advancement.
• Holistic wellness program providing no-cost access to financial, physical, and mental wellness experts.
• Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no-cost unlimited telephonic counseling services.
• DailyPay option for wage payment.
• 401k with generous company match and immediate vesting.
• Ancillary benefits including pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, and more.