Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

$31,470 - $32,510/Yr

Sierra - Watchung, NJ

Part-time - Entry Level

Watchung, NJ

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Seasonal Retail Sales Associate at Sierra Trading Post is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience while maintaining a clean and organized store environment. This role involves engaging with customers, adhering to operational standards, and supporting various store functions to contribute to the overall success of the business. Associates will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that encourages adaptability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a highly satisfied customer experience by engaging and interacting with all customers.
• Maintain a clean and organized store environment.
• Adhere to operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards.
• May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store.
• Role model established customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
• Accurately ring customer purchases/returns and count change back to customers.
• Promote credit and loyalty programs.
• Maintain and uphold merchandising philosophy and follow established procedures and standards.
• Accurately process and prepare merchandise for the sales floor.
• Initiate and participate in store recovery as needed throughout the day.
• Maintain all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor.
• Provide and accept recognition and constructive feedback.
• Adhere to all labor laws, policies, and procedures.
• Support and participate in store shrink reduction goals and programs.
• Participate in safety awareness and maintain a safe environment.

Requirements

• Possesses excellent customer service skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs.
• Possesses strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Capable of multi-tasking and responding appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Works effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Retail customer experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in retail sales or customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Adoption assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Child care discounts
• Cell phone discounts
• Pet insurance
• Legal assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays/vacation/sick days
• Scholarship program