Seasonal Sales Associate-1463 Petaluma, CA 94954

Five Below•Petaluma, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Five Below, our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Five Below is a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace! Our part-time Seasonal Sales Associates are right in the center of the action. We're looking for candidates with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service while driving strong sales. The role is temporary and is for our busy holiday season – October through January.

Requirements

At least 16 years old
Available to work a flexible schedule
Comfortable with or willing to learn technology (such as computers, cash registers, hand-held and mobile devices)
Good communicator with the ability to engage with customers
Able to handle customer interactions and potential issues/concerns courteously and professionally
Use basic information-gathering skills to solve problems
Ability to learn procedural knowledge acquired through on-the-job training

Responsibilities

Greet and assist customers promptly: Approach and acknowledge customers immediately, providing assistance and handling multiple customers efficiently.
Understand and meet customer needs: Assess customer needs by sharing product knowledge, answering questions, directing them to merchandise, and offering recommendations. Engage in suggestive selling while staying informed on product availability.
Promote store events and promotions: Inform customers about current store events, promotions, and special activities to enhance their shopping experience and drive sales.
Resolve customer concerns: Address customer issues and use product knowledge to offer alternative solutions, aiming to turn returns into exchanges when possible.
Communicate needs to management: Regularly inform management about merchandise restocking, service requirements, and any customer feedback in a timely manner.
Support team and company goals: Collaborate with the team to achieve overall store and company objectives, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
Frequently operates cash register, computer, hand-held, phone, walkie, and mobile devices.
Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and places/removes merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet.
Frequently ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock.
Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor.
Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Frequently move across the sales floor assisting customers, as well as to and from the stock room retrieving and putting away merchandise.
Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures.
Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time.