PT Sales Associate

Vera Bradley Designs Inc.
$14.15/hr
United States, Illinois, Schaumburg
Sep 06, 2024
Retail Salespersons Job Purpose: Sell merchandise, and create a memorable experience for all customers Essential Duties and/or Responsibilities: Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs. Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers. Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires. Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment. Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise. Prepare sales slips or sales contracts. Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices. Maintain records related to sales. Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise. Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items. Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental. Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations. Inventory stock and requisition new stock. Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales. Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns. Clean shelves, counters, and tables. Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills Required: Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products and services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.