Sales Leader

Overview SALES LEADER – Part-Time We are looking for part-time Sales Leaders who are enthusiastic, energetic, friendly, and hard-working. The Sales Leader is responsible for providing exemplary selling and customer service designed to improve the productivity and profitability of the store. The Sales Leader provides product recommendations and solutions by working proactively with customers and serves as a role model of best practice retail execution. The Sales Leader focuses on sales, service, and relationship-building at all times. The Sales Leader has an added leadership role within the store by sharing product knowledge, reading and incorporating store communications, and managing daily tasks as assigned by the Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager, including opening and/or closing the stores at the start or end of the day. Inventory management, product sets, stocking, housekeeping, and assisting with stockroom duties are performed as identified or assigned. The Sales Leader also works closely with the corporate store team and reports directly to the Store Manager. Responsibilities Creating and maintaining a warm, inviting, easy-to-navigate shopping environment. Building and sharing expertise on products, promotions, services, and brand rewards programs tailored to shopper needs. Serving as a support for store management with the team. Assisting customers in finding gift and card solutions to fulfill their missions of caring and connecting. Sharing and showcasing stories and communities of caring to reinforce the cycle of kindness. Managing store operations to ensure a smooth shopping experience, including product replenishment and merchandising, ringing sales, processing shipments, managing inventory, fulfilling Hallmark.com orders, curbside deliveries, etc. Delivering an exceptional consumer shopping experience to inspire guests to return. Working as a team to help meet store sales goals and ensuring customers leave with what they need. Upholding all company policies and practices. Performing other duties or special projects as assigned. Qualifications Required qualifications: Minimum of one (1) year of prior retail experience, sales, or customer service; must be 18 years or older; ability to open/close the store at least three times per week and work two weekend shifts per month; flexible schedule including events, holidays, evenings, and weekends; ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Preferred qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; two (2) or more years of experience in specialty retail, sales, or customer service. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong customer-focused engagement and consultative selling, effective communication, urgency and adaptability, receptiveness to feedback, computer and technology proficiency, willingness to learn the business, accountability for cash and assets, and ability to assist in training new store employees. Working Conditions & Physical Demands Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods, push/pull, lift up to 10 pounds regularly, and handle various manual tasks; ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally; occasional driving or travel with varying weights up to 75 pounds; continuous communication with customers and coworkers; exposure to dust, cleaning agents, and other environment factors as described. Employment Status & Compensation Regular, part-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Typically 10-28 hours per week, not exceeding an average of 28 hours per week. Pay: $16.00/hr. General Requirements The statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Employees must be physically able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. LGA Retail, Inc. (d.b.a. Little Green Apple) does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodation is provided to qualified individuals with a disability if requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr