Sales Associate (Full-Time) - Oakland Pointe, Pontiac, MI

DTLR, Inc.•Pontiac, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Full-Time Sales Associate assists the store management team with daily store operations, including customer service, sales, merchandising, and other assigned responsibilities. Duties are expected to be performed professionally, courteously, reliably, and with a results-oriented approach. The role involves serving customers, supporting store standards and operations, helping train employees, and protecting inventory and cash-handling accuracy. The standard work week is 35 to 40 hours.

Requirements

Previous retail or customer-service experience is preferred but not necessary.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Excellent command of English to communicate effectively with management, customers, and employees.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with minimal supervision and 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 a 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 experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Build customer relationships by providing professional, courteous, attentive, honest, and responsive service; identify customer needs and provide knowledgeable product assistance.
Apply basic fashion and trend knowledge to recommend appropriate merchandise while maintaining store 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 in monitoring and identifying loss or inconsistencies and help the store meet shrink goals at or below company plan.
Monitor and control operational compliance, safety, and business standards.
Support training employees in suggested selling and merchandising techniques.
Help minimize inventory shrinkage, protect the store against shoplifting and internal theft, and follow loss-prevention and security procedures.
Follow point-of-sale procedures, balance money received during an assignment, and work with store management to investigate discrepancies.
Keep management informed of important developments, potential problems, and other information relevant to effective management.
Help maintain a neat and orderly sales environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.