Lead Sales Associate (part-time) - Perry Ellis

Perry Ellis International - Retail•Aurora, IL

11d•$16 - $16

About The Position

The Lead Associate’s primary function is to sell and promote Perry Ellis merchandise by executing the company’s customer service standards. The role supports the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, and Supervisors in helping the store meet its goals and standards for financial performance, customer satisfaction, and visual presentation. The Lead Associate steps in when the supervisor or keyholder is not present. The position also supports store operations and visual merchandising, including maintaining sales-floor merchandise levels and store appearance, following loss-prevention and operational procedures, supporting pricing strategies and planograms, and replenishing merchandise as needed. Compensation is $16–$16.25 per hour, determined at the Company’s discretion based on the candidate’s qualifications.

Requirements

1–2 years of retail experience.
Energetic and positive attitude.
Flexible availability and reliable transportation.
Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Outgoing, friendly, personable, customer-service-oriented manner with a positive attitude.
Ability to move and/or lift up to 25 pounds.
High school degree.

Responsibilities

Consistently provide customer service to company standards and lead the team in doing so.
Generate sales in accordance with Perry Ellis customer service standards.
Build a repeat customer base through effective PE Loyalty Program data capture.
Maintain knowledge of products, promotions, and special events to communicate effectively with customers.
Foster a positive store experience by treating customers and staff fairly and consistently.
Maintain effective floor coverage, acknowledge every customer, and prioritize customers over assigned tasks.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and prioritize tasks effectively.
Step in when the supervisor or keyholder is not present.
Keep merchandise filled to appropriate levels on the sales floor.
Ensure the store is visually distinctive and impeccably maintained.
Minimize shortages by following loss-prevention procedures and providing customer service that helps prevent theft.
Remain aware of store sales plans and results.
Follow operational policies and procedures.
Support execution of pricing strategies and store planograms.
Support the company’s brand position and replenish merchandise on the selling floor as needed.