Seasonal Sales Associate - Part Time - Westport, CT

Retail Stores•Westport, CT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Part Time Sales Associate assists the store management team in driving sales through exceptional customer service. The role helps deliver the brand promise, “Every Day Should Feel This Good,” and makes service a top priority. The associate contributes to sales, customer experience, crew development, store operations, and merchandising.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Team-focused, confident, and professional approach.
Creative, adaptable, entrepreneurial, and driven by integrity.
Strong verbal and written skills.
Ability to use effective selling techniques to achieve sales and repeat business.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, overnights, and weekends.
Passion for making people happy.
Excitement about helping recruit, train, motivate, and inspire others.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to receive and communicate feedback effectively.
Positive outlook.
Interest in learning the products thoroughly to provide style advice and help customers.
Outgoing, friendly, personable manner and positive attitude.
Ability to stand and/or move around for extended periods; reach, carry, bend, and occasionally climb ladders; and lift up to 40 pounds, unless an accommodation is requested.

Nice To Haves

Customer service-oriented experience is preferred but not required.
Passion for the vineyard vines brand.

Responsibilities

Meet sales goals and measures.
Develop and maintain relationships with top customers.
Support sourcing and execution of in-store events.
Help ensure the store delivers the customer experience envisioned by the brand through “Hosting the Party.”
Lead email capture efforts and educate new associates on best practices.
Keep customer wish lists current and notify customers when requested products arrive.
Assist with training new associates.
Help foster a welcoming, fun, encouraging, and energetic environment for the crew and customers.
Help recruit and refer talent for store teams.
Support store and team-building activities with the management team.
Maintain efficient merchandise controls and loss-prevention awareness.
Help maintain a clean and tidy store environment.
Help maintain merchandising according to company standards, current floorsets, and brand initiatives.
Contribute weekly product feedback.