Sales Associate (Full-Time) - Independence, Hamilton, NJ

DTLR, Inc.•Hillsborough Township, NJ

9d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Full-Time Sales Associate assists the store management team with daily store operations, including customer service, driving sales, merchandising, and other duties assigned by management. Work is expected to be professional, courteous, reliable, and results-oriented. The standard work week is 35 to 40 hours. The listed pay range is $16.92–$17.92 per hour, and the role is eligible for the company 401(k) plan.

Requirements

Previous retail or customer-service work experience is preferred but not necessary.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Excellent command of English to communicate effectively with management, customers, and other employees.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with minimal supervision; able to take charge of the store when necessary.
Open availability and flexibility to meet customer demand and business needs.
Basic fashion and style trend knowledge and interest in working with customers in a retail setting.
Proven ability to build and work as part of a team, handle responsibility, and understand the needs of the street lifestyle customer.
Willingness to work in multiple stores in the assigned district.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work extended hours during critical project phases and in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail or customer-service work experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Build customer relationships by providing professional, courteous, attentive, honest, and responsive service; identify customer needs and help customers select appropriate products.
Use basic fashion and trend knowledge to recommend merchandise while maintaining DTLR standards and building customer relationships.
Assist with shipments, merchandising, restocking, and pricing.
Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude toward the job and company.
Comply with and enforce company policies; participate in service training and product programs.
Assist the Store Manager with monitoring and identifying loss or inconsistencies to help the store meet shrink goals at or below company plan.
Monitor and control operational compliance, safety, and business standards.
Support employee training in suggested selling and merchandising techniques.
Minimize inventory shrinkage by protecting the store against shoplifting and internal theft, and follow loss-prevention and security procedures.
Follow point-of-sale procedures, balance money taken in during an assignment, and work with store management to investigate discrepancies.
Keep management informed of important developments, potential problems, and related information.
Help maintain a neat and orderly sales environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.