PT Temporary Sales Associate, Commerce, GA

About the position

The Sales Associate plays a crucial role in the store's day-to-day operations, focusing on customer engagement, store functionality, and maintaining merchandising standards. They excel in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that enhances the shopping experience for our customers. This role is ideal for self-assured individuals who derive satisfaction from authentic, compelling, and motivating interactions with customers. Sales Associates have the authority to prioritize the customer's needs and are passionate about both promoting and fostering loyalty towards the brand and the store.

Responsibilities

• Embraces the brands by wearing the brands at work and having a passion for the Lee and Wrangler products.
• Greets each customer.
• Actively engages customers on the sales floor by asking open-ended questions.
• Assists customer in the fitting room.
• Suggests the best products for the customers' needs.
• Follows all company and store policies, processes, and procedures.
• React quickly to all customers and/or associate injuries and report them immediately to the manager on duty.
• Follows all directions regarding visual merchandising standards for the store.
• Respects the background, experience, and unique differences of others, upholding the integrity and values of Kontoor Brands.
• Promotes an environment that encourages participation, creativity, and learning by sharing best practices and ideas.
• Continuously looks for ways to make the store sustainable and recognize the impact the store has on the environment.
• Embraces the culture and is willing to make changes as directed by a member of management.

Requirements

• Maintain a positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
• Previous retail or service-oriented experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work with a team to exceed sales results.
• Comfortable approaching and initiating conversation with customers.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $11.00 (or minimum wage) -$15.00 / hour for all states except New York and Colorado, the compensation is $15.50/hour.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible schedule.
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents.
• Flexible Fridays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.