Sales Associate (Full-Time) - Edens, Columbia, SC

DTLR, Inc.•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Full-Time Sales Associate assists the store management team with daily store operations, including providing excellent customer service, driving sales, merchandising, and completing other assigned responsibilities. Work is expected to be performed professionally, courteously, reliably, and with a focus on results. The role includes helping customers choose appropriate merchandise, supporting inventory and loss-prevention practices, maintaining operational and safety standards, and helping keep the sales floor orderly. The standard work week is a minimum of 35 hours and a maximum of 40 hours. The position requires flexibility to meet customer and business needs, including open availability, work in multiple stores within the assigned district, and extended hours during critical project phases. The associate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have reliable transportation.

Requirements

Previous retail or customer-service work experience is preferred but not required.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Excellent command of English to communicate effectively with management, customers, and other employees.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with minimal supervision, including taking charge of the store when necessary.
Open availability and flexibility to meet customer demand and business needs.
Basic fashion and style trend knowledge and desire to work 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.
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.
Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Build customer relationships and provide attentive, professional, courteous, honest, and responsive service.
Identify customer needs and provide knowledgeable assistance in selecting appropriate products.
Use basic fashion and trend knowledge to recommend merchandise while maintaining company standards.
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 in monitoring and identifying store issues related to loss or inconsistencies, supporting 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.
Help minimize inventory shrinkage by protecting the store against shoplifting and internal theft, and follow loss-prevention policies and security procedures.
Follow proper 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 other information needed for effective management.
Help maintain a neat and orderly sales environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.