Retail Sales Associate, Green Acres - Part Time

Macy's•Valley Stream, NY

19h•$17 - $21

About The Position

As a Retail Selling Colleague, you blend results-focused selling with genuine hospitality to create standout shopping experiences. You identify customer needs, provide personalized recommendations, connect customers with products and services, and use product knowledge and customer engagement to meet sales goals and build loyalty. The role also includes maintaining a clean, organized, inviting shopping space and supporting customers on the sales floor and in fitting rooms. Colleagues prepare for each day by reviewing sales goals, learning about new arrivals and popular items, and staying informed about trends and promotions. They welcome customers and build relationships, recover the sales floor and fitting rooms, update signs and pricing, support merchandise moves, explain loyalty program benefits, and provide a sincere, helpful close to each interaction. Teamwork, continuous learning, and achieving individual and store results are emphasized. This is a part-time position. Part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12–24 hours per week, based on business needs and colleague availability. All schedules include weekend shifts. Flexible availability is required, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role involves frequent use of computers and other technology, including handheld equipment and a cash register, as well as standing, moving, lifting, reaching, and other physical activities.

Requirements

Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays; regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
Ability to read and understand employment policies and safety rules and procedures in English.
Comfort communicating and collaborating with customers and colleagues.
Ability to work toward daily sales goals.
Enjoyment of meeting people, learning about them, and sharing information.
Resourcefulness and adaptability to changing priorities.
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
Comfort using electronic devices.
Ability to talk, lift, move constantly, stand, and reach with arms and hands.
Ability to stand for at least two consecutive hours and lift at least 25 pounds; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and reach, including above eye level.
Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Frequent use of computers and other technology, including handheld equipment and a cash register, and ability to process register transactions.

Responsibilities

Engage customers with a warm welcome and personal conversations, identify their needs, and build customer relationships.
Offer personalized product and service recommendations using product knowledge and information about new arrivals, trends, and promotions.
Drive sales performance, meet daily sales goals, and contribute to individual and store results.
Maintain a clean, organized, and shoppable sales floor and fitting rooms by recovering merchandise and supporting merchandise moves.
Update signs and pricing as needed.
Share the benefits of the Loyalty program and ensure customers have what they need before concluding interactions.
Process register transactions and use handheld equipment and other technology to perform job functions.
Collaborate with colleagues and support one another in serving customers and the community.
Review sales goals and learn about products, trends, and promotions to prepare for customer interactions.

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