Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Part Time Sales Lead

Calypso St. Barth - New York, NY SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Part Time Sales Lead in our New York, NY store. The Sales Lead is responsible for assisting customers with their shopping needs and providing them with an exceptional shopping experience. The Sales Associate must have knowledge about Calypso St. Barth merchandise, understand current fashion trends and convey Calypso St. Barth brand and style.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

SALES GENERATION:

  • Drives sales through active clienteling, add-on selling, networking
  • Assists the customer by wardrobing and selling merchandise that effectively meets and exceeds his/her need
  • Greets and offers all customers exceptional service
  • Reacts and follows through to customers’ needs
  • Achieves selling standards and goals on a consistent basis
  • Provided merchandise information and current fashion tips to increase sales and customer satisfaction
  • Represents the fashion and style of Calypso St. Barth
  • Utilizes the Client Program and book to develop and build a client base that generates dollars on a consistent basis
MERCHANDISING:
  • Maintains displays, fills in merchandise on sales floor, and assists in floor-set execution
  • Returns merchandise from fitting room to selling floor
  • Assists in maintaining cleanliness of store and backroom
  • Replenishes merchandise on a daily basis to ensure all merchandise (by style and color) are represented on the sales floor at all times
  • Team sells with to contribute to the development of the selling team
    • Process merchandise shipments, as needed
MISCELLANEOUS:
  • Understands and follows all company policies and procedures
  • Attends store meetings
  • Maintains a friendly, positive and professional behavior/conduct at all times
  • Participates in a work climate that inspires mutual trust, respect and teamwork to achieve goals
  • Adheres to company guidelines of dependability, including attendance and requirements
  • Maintains a professional appearance whenever on the shop floor
  • Completes other duties assigned by store management
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2 - 5 years of retail experience
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
  • Will need lift boxes, move selling floor fixtures, and climb stairs
  • Maintains a friendly, positive and professional behavior/conduct at all times
  • Participate in a work climate that inspires mutual trust, respect and teamwork to achieve goals
  • Good verbal and communication skills
  • Good observation skills – identifying and assessing customer and employee behavior, reactions, floor awareness, etc.
  • Ability to retain and utilize data, i.e. names, merchandise, information, policies and procedures
We offer a competitive salary and a generous discount on our merchandise.

For consideration of this position, please submit your resume along with salary requirements as word doc or pdf to enordling@calypsostbarth.com with “PT Sales Lead – NYC” in the subject line.