New Balance
Retail Sales Associate (Seasonal)
New Balance, Bluffton, South Carolina, United States, 29910
Overview
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New Balance . Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION: Retail Sales Associates ensure our retail stores operate smoothly and provide exemplary customer service. Educated with expert product knowledge, they utilize proper selling techniques to assist customers throughout every step of the transaction process, always positively representing the New Balance brand.
Major Accountabilities
Provide customer service using proper selling techniques, product knowledge, and the GUEST service model: Greet and make customer contact Understand the customer's needs Educate the customer on product features and benefits Solve customer problems/answer questions Transact the sale through suggestive selling, multiple selling, and effective closing Correctly measure and fit customers with appropriate NB product Inform customers about any promotions currently running Keep the floor neat, organized, and well stocked Ensure items are labeled and price marked properly Protect products by greeting customers, attaching/detaching security tags, monitoring floor merchandise, reporting shrinkage and security violations Follow safety regulations, including proper lifting procedures and timely reporting of all accidents and near misses
Requirements For Success
Must be 18 years of age or older Positive, people-oriented personality Past retail experience preferred, but not required Strong customer service and verbal communication skills Ability to flourish in a team environment Familiarity with cash register functions Ability to perform basic math quickly Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays Physical ability to: lift 4 lbs frequently; lift up to 8 lbs occasionally; kneel or squat frequently; move boxes of product up to 50 lbs with assistance if necessary; stand for extended periods; climb ladders occasionally; climb and descend stairs frequently
Regular Associate Benefits
New Balance offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K, plus additional programs such as online learning, tuition reimbursement, lifestyle reimbursement, and parental leave. Temporary associates receive medical, dental, vision insurance and an associate discount. Part-time associates receive 401k, short term disability, lifestyle reimbursement, and an associate discount.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Sales and Business Development Industries: Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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Retail Sales Associate (Seasonal)
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New Balance . Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION: Retail Sales Associates ensure our retail stores operate smoothly and provide exemplary customer service. Educated with expert product knowledge, they utilize proper selling techniques to assist customers throughout every step of the transaction process, always positively representing the New Balance brand.
Major Accountabilities
Provide customer service using proper selling techniques, product knowledge, and the GUEST service model: Greet and make customer contact Understand the customer's needs Educate the customer on product features and benefits Solve customer problems/answer questions Transact the sale through suggestive selling, multiple selling, and effective closing Correctly measure and fit customers with appropriate NB product Inform customers about any promotions currently running Keep the floor neat, organized, and well stocked Ensure items are labeled and price marked properly Protect products by greeting customers, attaching/detaching security tags, monitoring floor merchandise, reporting shrinkage and security violations Follow safety regulations, including proper lifting procedures and timely reporting of all accidents and near misses
Requirements For Success
Must be 18 years of age or older Positive, people-oriented personality Past retail experience preferred, but not required Strong customer service and verbal communication skills Ability to flourish in a team environment Familiarity with cash register functions Ability to perform basic math quickly Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays Physical ability to: lift 4 lbs frequently; lift up to 8 lbs occasionally; kneel or squat frequently; move boxes of product up to 50 lbs with assistance if necessary; stand for extended periods; climb ladders occasionally; climb and descend stairs frequently
Regular Associate Benefits
New Balance offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K, plus additional programs such as online learning, tuition reimbursement, lifestyle reimbursement, and parental leave. Temporary associates receive medical, dental, vision insurance and an associate discount. Part-time associates receive 401k, short term disability, lifestyle reimbursement, and an associate discount.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Sales and Business Development Industries: Sporting Goods Manufacturing
References: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at New Balance. Get notified about new Retail Salesperson jobs in Bluffton, SC.
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