Seasonal Sales Associate

Knitwell Group • Kennebunk, ME

5d • $15 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Talbots is hiring a Seasonal Sales Associate to provide customers with an exceptional service experience, promote products, and build relationships with customers and the brand. The associate supports store business and the management team, shares fashion and product expertise, and helps customers select outfits and items suited to their needs. The position also involves achieving sales and service metrics, participating in learning and coaching, and completing assigned operational work such as order fulfillment, replenishment, and store recovery.

This is a temporary, part-time position with open availability of 15 to 20 hours per week. Scheduling flexibility is required to meet business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role is located at Talbots Store 04903 in Kennebunk, Maine, and pays $15.10–$18.90 per hour.

Requirements

• Demonstrated selling competence, styling expertise, and a love of fashion.
• Drive to create, build, and cultivate relationships.
• Ambition and passion for achieving individual and team goals, with the 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, stretch for products, and lift, carry, and move at least 40 pounds.
• Open availability for 15 to 20 hours per week.
• Flexible availability based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional and meaningful customer service experience that promotes products and builds brand relationships.
• Take an active role in assisting the management team to build store business.
• Use service enhancers, including Concierge, to build strong customer relationships.
• Serve multiple customers at a time and multitask or handle projects simultaneously.
• Stay aware of fashion trends and learn about new arrivals, including product fit, color, and fashion.
• Use product knowledge and fashion expertise to create outfits and suggest items that meet customers’ needs.
• Participate in learning opportunities and accept direction, coaching, and feedback to maximize individual performance.
• Achieve sales and service metrics, including clienteling and outreach, appointment setting, and Talbots Classic Awards.
• Complete assigned projects and operational tasks, including filling orders, replenishment, and recovery.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities and tools to advance beyond the position.
• Incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits packages accessible to full-time and eligible part-time employees.
• 50%, 60%, and 70% merchandise discounts on Talbots and Haven Well Within.
• Referral Incentive Program.
• Discounts on travel, shopping, concerts, and more.

What This Job Offers

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