248- Sales Associate - Store

Ashley Stewart•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Associate assists with operational and merchandising functions during their assigned shift and provides excellent customer service to every guest. The role supports sales goals, customer experience, marketing initiatives, merchandise management, store operations, and the maintenance of a neat and welcoming retail environment. The position requires frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stretching; standing for 8–10 hours a day; and using ladders or other equipment for store and merchandising maintenance. A flexible schedule may include some holidays, most weekends, and/or late evenings. Minimal travel may be required, such as for district meetings or banking duties. Ashley Stewart is a fashion retailer offering fashion-forward, well-tailored, affordable clothing through retail stores and its website. The company describes its core values as fair play, hard work, teamwork, and integrity, and emphasizes customer trust, confidence, acceptance, and a welcoming shopping experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
6–12 months of prior retail experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to apply retail math principles.
Excellent computer skills and ability to use a POS system.
High level of initiative and accountability.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to business needs.
Detail-oriented and consistently meets deadlines.
Ability to lift 30 lbs and frequently push, pull, bend, and stretch.
Ability to stand for 8–10 hours a day.
Ability to use ladders or other equipment for store and merchandising maintenance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes some holidays, most weekends, and/or late evenings.
Willingness to undertake minimal travel, such as for district meetings or banking duties.

Responsibilities

Drive sales to achieve and exceed personal and store goals.
Handle funds and merchandise according to Company policy and procedure.
Assist with scheduling a minimum of one grassroots event per quarter.
Effectively manage merchandise.
Assist with driving marketing initiatives.
Provide an exceptional customer service experience to all customers.
Educate customers as a product knowledge expert.
Model Company values and serve as a role model for exceptional customer service.
Drive PLCC to enhance brand loyalty.
Assist with merchandising, display maintenance, and visual changes to enhance the brand.
Assist with replenishing floor stock.
Maintain store neatness, maintenance, and cleanliness.
Communicate areas of importance to the Store Manager and Full Time Assistant Manager.
Maintain high standards in store operations in accordance with the Policy and Procedures manual.
Effectively manage personal time.