Job Title
Sales Associate
Reports To
Store Manager & Assistant Store Manager
Compensation
Hourly, Based upon experience + bonus & incentives
Schedule
Full Time + Benefits (Up to 40 hrs/wk) or Part Time w/o Benefits (Up to 29 hrs/wk)
Mission Statement
Everything we do at Progressive Retail Management (PRM) centers around guest service; product selection, merchandise presentation, store cleanliness, friendly staff members, knowledgeable sales people, in-store signs, marketing and messaging, etc. Everything is guest service! Guests come first. Drop everything to greet and help your guests. Do your best to ensure your guests are satisfied and know that you are all-powerful in the ways of guest service. PRM employees of all levels participate in a culture of, pride of ownership, service leadership and teamwork.
Job Purpose
Sales Associates achieve success through being professional, friendly, outgoing, energetic and valuing repeat business. Sales Associates are the representatives of the PRM brand to all our guests on the property. Sales Associates will use customer service, product knowledge, communication and sales ability while assisting guests to ensure a high quality visit every time. Additionally, Sales Associates are responsible for maintaining the properties appearance to company standards and completion of all assignments and tasks.
Qualifications
This is an entry level position. As long as the individual meets all required applicable laws regarding terms of employment there are no minimum qualifications for this position.
Prefer 2 years retail customer service experience
Computer Literacy (Operating in a PC environment)
Must meet licensing requirements where applicable
Duties & Responsibilities
Greet and acknowledge every guest genuinely
Approach and offer assistance to every guest
Merchandise product displays to create interest for guests
Maintain appearance and cleanliness throughout the property
Proactively seek opportunities to up sell and add-on additional merchandise further enhancing the guest’s experience
Proactively patrol the property so as to be aware of and prevent theft, safety, inventory and operational concerns and communicate them to the appropriate individuals
Maintain schedule flexibility (Including: Nights, Weekends, Days, Evenings & Holidays)
Complete assigned duties and tasks
Follow applicable company policies and procedures at all times
Ensure and use safe practices at all times
Key Performance Metrics for Position
Sales Associates performance will be measured in the following areas.
Shift Goal Obtained by % of Shifts
Overall Lines per Invoice
Lines per Invoice (excluding Services)
Average Transaction
Quarterly attendance above 95%
PRM will use these metrics to help determine performance in the position as well as eligibility for applicable increases.
Physical Requirements
This job will require: bending, stooping, reaching, standing, lifting, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling and repetitive tasks. Sales Associates must be able to lift and handle objects weighing 50lbs or more in a safe manner as well as standing (in place or moving) up to 100% of their shift.
Supervisory Functions
This position has minimal supervisory functions. Typically the Sales Associate will help direct the duties of the janitorial staff as needed.