Seasonal Sales Associate (Sur La Table)

With over 57 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers driving digital growth or providing vital behind-the-scenes support were all here for the same reason to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.

Position Overview

As a Seasonal Sales Associate at Sur La Table you play a key role in the success of the retail store by inspiring customers throughout every stage of their culinary experience. In this role youll support daily operations deliver a #bestincenter customer experience a company-wide standard for excellence in service and help drive sales by sharing product knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Experience & Brand Representation

Represent Sur La Tables brand and culture by creating memorable educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty

Maintains expertise by staying current on products actively engaging in available training and independently seeking out additional resources.

Actively engage customers identify their needs recommend relevant products or experiences and leading a customer-focused Guest Obsessed culture

Sales & Business Performance

Maximize selling opportunities by identifying customer needs and offering relevant solutions.

Promote add-on sales and support events that grow store traffic and customer engagement.

Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales goals contributing to overall store revenue. Performance is measured by key KPIs such as individual sales volume average transaction value and customer conversion rates.

Team Engagement & Store Support

Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive inclusive and high-performing store culture

Support onboarding of new associates by sharing product knowledge and best practices

Operations & Compliance

Accurately and efficiently process transactions including sales returns and price checks using the POS system.

Assist in daily opening and closing procedures floor replenishment and maintaining visual merchandising standards.

Complete inventory transactions including but not limited to receiving MOS (Mark Out of Stock) and RARs (Return Authorization Requests).

Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws. Accurately records time worked according to SLT Policy

Models and ensures all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are communicated effectively to associates maintained and consistently followed.

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers

Ability to remain standing for up to 4 hours at a time

Ability to move about the store coaching and directing associates; selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor

Ability to grab reach push pull bend stoop kneel and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise from stockroom or sales floor.

Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.

Ability to ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise

Ability to operate a computer POS system keyboards merchandise scanners and mouse to accomplish work

Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week with a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays. While this is the minimum availability scheduled hours may differ based on business needs.

Regular and predictable attendance

Qualifications & Experience

Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of employment.

1 year of retail sales experience preferred.

Excellent communication problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail management systems preferred.

This job description represents a summary of the job not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks and duties. Responsibilities tasks and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties as assigned may be part of the job. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Sur La Table has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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