Retail Sales Ambassador - Sportswear Ready to Wear, Manhasset - Full Time

Macy's • Manhasset, NY

10h • $17 - $23

About The Position

As a Retail Sales Ambassador, you drive sales by connecting with customers, sharing vendor product knowledge, and recommending additional products. You cultivate repeat clientele and serve as the expert for the vendor, brand, or area you represent. You communicate customer needs and shopping patterns to leadership and vendor partners, and execute strategic merchandising initiatives. The role also includes creating and leading customer-facing vendor events, building brand-specific clientele, maintaining the sales floor, and providing an exceptional customer experience.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of previous selling or retail experience.
• Ability to build relationships and convert customers into clients.
• Energetic and positive attitude.
• Vision and creativity.
• Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to customers, peers, and all levels of management.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Comfort using computers, mobile devices, and radio-frequency equipment.
• Flexible availability for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to lift, move, stand, and reach with arms and hands; stand for at least two consecutive hours; lift at least 30 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and reach above eye level.
• Color vision.
• Frequent use of computers and other technology, including handheld equipment and cash registers, and ability to process register transactions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the customer is the priority and provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Greet customers, make product recommendations, and upsell.
• Act as a liaison between designated vendors, personal stylists, and store leadership.
• Keep the sales floor neat, clean, and properly signed for sales and markdowns.
• Create and implement practices to drive sales, turnover, and gross margin above company average.
• Build brand-specific clientele to support local marketing.
• Execute vendor and non-vendor events to increase sales.
• Plan, organize, and lead customer-facing vendor-sponsored events in partnership with vendors, meeting sales and participation goals.
• Use Macy’s point-of-sale systems and company devices to complete sales in a warm, celebratory manner.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect and build authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
• Communicate customer needs and shopping patterns to leadership and vendor partners.
• Execute strategic merchandising initiatives for the represented vendor, brand, or area.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Continuous learning and leadership development.
• Colleague Resource Groups.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Annual merit review.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal and financial advice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed