Sales Associate

Snipes•Riverside, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SNIPES is a leading global retailer of sneakers and streetwear, with over 750 stores across Europe and the USA. Since its inception in 1998, SNIPES has been deeply embedded in street culture, fostering growth through community connection and continuous expansion. The company's ethos centers around youth culture, offering a curated selection of renowned sneaker and apparel brands online and in-store. SNIPES actively engages with subcultures, sponsoring major hip-hop festivals, events, and sports teams, and collaborates with influential figures like DJ Khaled. A core part of SNIPES's mission is giving back to the community through its "SNIPES serves" program, which supports local needs and celebrates culture.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age
Strong attention to detail
Able to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
Must present a neat appearance and personal grooming
Candidate will be required to stand for long periods of time throughout their shift.
Lifting between 15-30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiasm for the brand
Strong customer service skills
Excellent communication skills
Disciplined and self-motivated
Goal oriented
Team player
Adaptable and flexible
Fast learner

Responsibilities

Achieve or exceed established goals, including sales, hourly productivity, average dollar sale, units per transaction, conversion, charge accounts, and contests.
Actively participate in all contests, promotions, and sales incentive programs.
Maintain an awareness of all sales promotions.
Possess a complete working knowledge and application of selling skills and customer service standards.
Develop and maintain customer relationships through a friendly attitude and excellent customer service.
Answer the telephone in a friendly and professional manner.
Meet Company standards for store appearance, performance, product knowledge, and store operations.
Assist store management as needed to maintain the store.
Keep the sales floor and stock area clean and organized.
Follow visual merchandising standards, including fixture maintenance, colorizing displays, and other tasks as directed by management.
Assist Store Manager/Assistant Manager with markdowns.
Complete work within deadlines and seek additional assignments.
Perform with minimum supervision.
Follow all security policies and procedures, including zone defense.
Recognize and react to potential loss prevention issues.
Watch for potential shortages through prompt customer service and by notifying management of external (shoplifting) and internal theft.