Temporary Sales Support Associate

Tapestry•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Sales Support Associate is an integral part of the store’s overall success and efficiency, with direct responsibility for supporting the brand’s customer-service commitment. The role creates a positive impression through friendly, efficient interactions at the cash wrap and by maintaining a well-organized sales floor. Accurate and effective handling of product from receipt through point of sale is essential. The associate welcomes and assists clients, supports sales-floor activities, operates point-of-sale systems, and helps manage shipments, inventory, replenishment, and visual merchandising. The role also includes maintaining store and stockroom standards, following company policies and Loss Prevention guidelines, and partnering with teammates and management to respond to customer needs. This is a temporary position. The schedule must be flexible to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, peak seasons, and high-traffic retail days such as public holidays. The position requires regularly lifting at least 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, as well as climbing, bending, kneeling, and moving around the sales floor and stockroom.

Requirements

At least 1 year of previous retail experience, such as cashier, stock, or sales experience; luxury retail service experience is preferred.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Current knowledge of fashion trends and marketplace competition.
Knowledge of cash register systems and basic computer skills, including use of an iPad or laptop, Mobile POS, and the Internet.
Ability to use a walkie-talkie and understand and read price and product release sheets.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Strong English language proficiency (for EU).
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, and high-traffic retail days, including public holidays.
Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a luxury retail service environment.

Responsibilities

Welcome clients warmly and professionally, anticipate their needs, and provide personalized assistance.
Represent the brand internally and in the local market, including supporting social media engagement.
Operate the POS accurately, keep the cash wrap organized, and handle cash and media according to policy.
Suggest add-on products, promote gift cards, and capture customer information where permitted.
Receive, process, and organize shipments and transfers; report discrepancies and maintain stockroom cleanliness.
Manage stock levels, replenish the sales floor, and execute visual merchandising updates.
Support sales-floor activities, respond confidently to customer requests, and partner with the team or management as needed.
Maintain housekeeping standards and follow Loss Prevention guidelines.