Full-Time Sales Associate - Allen Edmonds South Coast Plaza

Caleres • Costa Mesa, CA

4d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Allen Edmonds is seeking a Full-Time Sales Associate for their South Coast Plaza location. This role involves delivering exceptional, customer-first experiences that embody the Allen Edmonds brand. The associate will develop a deep understanding of the sales process and product line to meet diverse customer needs. The company prides itself on its traditional 212-step manufacturing process for handcrafting premium men's footwear and accessories in the U.S. since 1922, maintaining a sense of pride in their long-standing methods.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in retail store sales, customer service/hospitality environment, and/or a combination of applicable experience in a comparable brand environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A self-starter who can effectively prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment; and is customer service focused.
• Proficient in general computer, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and retain details around new, unfamiliar proprietary systems.
• Able to perform point of sales functions, including register and cash handling.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Ability to use step stools and/or ladders of varying sizes to reach inventory in stock room.
• Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
• Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by demonstrating products, emphasizing features and benefits.
• Actively build a strong service atmosphere, catering to the needs and tastes of customers.
• Assess and resolve customer questions/concerns in a professional manner, ensuring a seamless brand experience.
• Perform tasks including stock work, visual display, and daily store operations.
• Be timely in assisting with the open and closing procedures for the location.
• Assist in the necessary maintenance of store location and merchandise, as needed.
• Consistently work towards the strategic goals of the business, while maintaining a focus on self-development, personal accomplishment and a constant push for achievement.
• Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met.

Benefits

• Competitive base rates
• Flexible schedules
• Uncapped commission-based earning in each pay period
• Monthly incentive bonus opportunities
• 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores (Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds)
• Additional seasonal discounts on AE products
• Daily access to pay with Dayforce Wallet
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programs (emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources)
• Education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates
• Opportunities for career development at corporate offices
• PTO
• Health insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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