The Sales Associate delivers a positive customer experience by providing excellent service through building relationships, assisting with merchandise selection, making product recommendations, and processing transactions. This role drives sales and store key metric performance, maintains merchandise presentations, and works closely with store operation teams to meet store objectives. The Sales Associate promotes a friendly store environment that builds customer loyalty and customer satisfaction. This is an hourly position.
What youwilldo
Demonstrate ownership and initiative in achieving personal goals, store objectives, and daily priorities.
Greet, engage, and assistcustomers warmly, creating awelcoming environment and providing personalized service to enhancecustomer shopping experience
Apply suggestive selling techniques and offer product recommendations to meet customer needs and drive sales
Build genuinerelationships with customers to foster loyalty and repeat business.
Process transactions accurately and efficiently Handle customer inquiries, returns, and concerns with professionalism, promptness, and care
Maintain visually appealing selling areas, merchandise presentation standards,accurate signage, fitting rooms, and cleanliness through daily recovery and stock replenishment.
Leverage training tools, use resources, and embrace feedback to continuously boost product knowledge, build selling skills, and strengthen performanceStay informedof products, promotions, policies, and storeevents to deliver accurate information to customers and enhance service.
Contribute to a positive store culture by building connections with teammates, sharing knowledge, and celebrating individual and team achievements
Support store operations by assisting with store fulfillment, pricing, promotional sets, product placement, and other tasks as assigned.
Follow asset protection procedures, safety guidelines, and security protocols, supporting store shortage control, inventory accuracy, and minimizing risk in designated area
Skills andAbilities
Dedication to customer service and a drive to achieve store objectives
Skills and experience to perform in the role and a commitment to continuously learn
Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to store success.
Communicate with excellence.
Comfortable with technology, including smartphones, tablet computers and Windows-based operating systems.
Available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must regularly move around all store areas and be accessible to customers.
Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs.
The job posting highlights the most relevant / essential responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.
Benefits we offer
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401K with Matching Contribution
Generous PTO
Merchandise Discounts
Paid Maternity and Paternal Leave
Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Assistance Programs
Education and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
*Benefit eligibility dependent on role and/or full-time/part-time status
Your career. Your runway.
At Belk, we’re focused on what matters most to our customers and associates. We try new things and adapt quickly. Whether showcasing emerging fashion trends or embracing new ways of doing business, we approach our work with curiosity and a problem-solving mentality. We've been doing that for more than 135+ years and continue to evolve!
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Charlotte-based Belk, Inc., a privately-owned department store, began when William Henry Belk opened his first store in 1888 with his brother, Dr. John Belk, joining as a partner. What started as two brothers in business has now grown into a legacy of selling great products at great prices, treating customers like family, and giving back to the community.
Throughout the years, we’ve changed and grown in so many ways. We’ve added exciting products, adapted the way we work, and made it easier to shop with new technology and services. Today, Belk serves customers at nearly 300 Belk stores in 16 Southeastern states, at belk.com, and through the mobile app.