Part-Time Sales Associate - Sam Edelman

Caleres • Paramus, NJ

82d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Sam Edelman is seeking a part-time Sales Associate to help deliver a world-class, customer-first shopping experience. The role is suited to a confident, proactive, trend-savvy sales driver who enjoys working on the sales floor with clients and the team, preferably with experience at a luxury or contemporary fashion brand. Associates support store operations, sales goals, visual standards, and a respectful, professional store culture.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships within the store.
• Ability to communicate positively with store associates at all levels.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion while partnering with the Store Sales Manager and/or Assistant Managers as needed.
• Working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 pounds from floor level to above shoulder height using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Ability to meet the demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
• Ability to remain mobile on the sales floor for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with a luxury or contemporary fashion brand.
• Confidence, proactivity, trend awareness, and a strong sales-driving orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the overall shopping experience for Sam Edelman clients using the “The Sam Style” model and a customer-first approach.
• Actively engage customers and build relationships with them.
• Assist store leadership with product placement and visual merchandising according to company guidelines and expectations.
• Help keep the store clean, organized, safe, and easy to shop.
• Meet performance metrics by demonstrating enthusiasm for the brand and promoting company initiatives, contests, and strategies.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and promptly with the Store Team and Store Sales Manager.
• Contribute to a professional store culture in which associates’ contributions are valued, respected, and appreciated.
• Complete other projects and assignments as directed by management.

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities.
• Uncapped commission opportunity; actual compensation may vary based on guaranteed hourly earnings and commission-based earnings in a given pay period.
• Monthly incentive bonus opportunity when the store meets required sales and performance goals.
• 50% Sam Edelman shoe discount.
• 30% associate discount at Caleres retail stores, including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, and Allen Edmonds.
• Contest prizes for winners.
• Dayforce Wallet early pay access without fees.
• Employee Assistance Programs offering emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and other support.
• PTO, medical benefits, and 401(k) are offered to full-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED