Temp Sales Associate - Rocky Mount

Knitwell Group • Rocky Mount, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Talbots is hiring a temporary, part-time Sales Associate for its Rocky Mount, North Carolina store. The associate provides meaningful customer service, promotes products, builds customer relationships, and supports store business and sales and service goals. The role includes styling customers using product and fashion knowledge, assisting with store operations, and working cooperatively with the management team and other associates.

The position requires a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. It also involves standing for extended periods, moving around regularly, climbing ladders, reaching and bending for products, and lifting, carrying, or moving at least 40 pounds.

Talbots offers opportunities for growth, incentive opportunities, and a 30% merchandise discount on Talbots and Haven Well Within merchandise in the store.

Requirements

• Demonstrated selling competence and styling expertise, with a love of fashion.
• Drive to create, build, and cultivate relationships.
• Ambition and passion for achieving individual and team goals, and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a high level of integrity.
• Technological competency to navigate a computer, iPad, or handheld system.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to climb ladders, move around regularly, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, and stretch for products, and lift, carry, and move at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional and meaningful customer service experience that promotes products and builds brand relationships.
• Welcome customers warmly as a greeter and/or answer the phone.
• Assist the management team in building store business.
• Support service enhancers that help build strong customer relationships.
• Serve multiple customers, multitask, and handle projects simultaneously.
• Stay aware of fashion trends and learn about new arrivals, including product fit, color, and fashion details.
• Use product knowledge and fashion expertise to create outfits and recommend items suited to customers’ needs.
• Participate in learning opportunities and accept direction, coaching, and feedback to maximize individual performance.
• Support sales and service metrics, including clienteling and outreach, appointment setting, and Talbots Classic Awards.
• Complete assigned projects and operational tasks, including filling orders, replenishment, folding, and recovery.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities and tools to develop beyond the position.
• Incentive opportunities.
• 30% merchandise discount on Talbots and Haven Well Within merchandise in the store.

What This Job Offers

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