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Sales Associate

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • North York

AI generated summary

  • You should have 0-3 years of retail experience, be confident engaging customers, motivated by athletic products, able to work independently, and have flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • You will ensure customer satisfaction, deliver sales, maintain goals, connect with customers’ needs, share product knowledge, and foster a positive work environment.

Requirements

  • 0-3 year of retail experience
  • Confident and comfortable engaging customers to deliver an elevated experience
  • Motivated to achieve great results because of one's enthusiasm from interacting with customers and athletic products
  • Initiates completion of tasks or activities without necessary supervision
  • Flexible availability – including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction by being knowledgeable on all products offered, and teaming up with co-workers to provide excellent sales service
  • Delivering sales, outstanding customer experience, and operational expectations
  • Maintaining personal and productivity goals
  • Connects with every customer by asking open-ended questions to assess needs
  • Ability to learn and share expertise of products and trends to fit customer’s needs
  • Maintains an awareness of all product knowledge, and current or upcoming product / trends
  • Contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment

FAQs

What type of experience is required for the Sales Associate position?

0-3 years of retail experience is preferred for this role.

What are the key responsibilities of a Sales Associate?

The key responsibilities include ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, delivering sales and excellent customer experiences, maintaining personal and productivity goals, connecting with customers by assessing their needs, and contributing to a positive work environment.

What are the working hours for the Sales Associate position?

The Sales Associate position requires flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Is prior knowledge of athletic products necessary for this role?

While prior knowledge is not mandatory, being motivated to learn and share expertise about products and trends is important for succeeding in this position.

What qualities are important for a candidate applying for this position?

Important qualities include confidence in engaging with customers, a motivated and enthusiastic attitude towards sales and athletic products, and the ability to complete tasks independently without supervision.

What is the rate of pay for this position?

The rate of pay for the Sales Associate position is $17.55 per hour.

How will success be measured in this role?

Success will be measured through personal and productivity goals, along with the ability to provide a great in-store experience for every customer.

What is the work environment like for a Sales Associate?

The work environment is positive and inclusive, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration among co-workers.

Are there opportunities for growth within the Sales Associate position?

Yes, there are opportunities to improve individual skills on the sales floor, which can lead to further growth and development within the company.

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Our global house-of-brands inspires and empowers youth culture. Relentlessly committed to fuel a shared passion for self-expression, we create unrivaled experiences at the heart of the sport and sneaker communities through the power of our people. If you want to be a part of something bigger than you can imagine, you’ve come to the right place. To learn more about the incredible impact we’re making on both our local and global communities, visit our Foot Locker LinkedIn Life pages. Our corporate headquarters is in New York City. We also have domestic US offices in St. Petersburg, FL; Camp Hill, PA; Chicago, IL; Junction City, KS; Oshkosh, WI; and Wausau, WI. Our European headquarters is in Vianen, NL. We also have international offices in Toronto, Brisbane, Heijen, Recklinghausen, Hong Kong, and Singapore. We play to win and succeed as a team. We attribute our success to the drive and intelligence of our team members. We have a firm belief that “everyone leads” at Foot Locker and are committed to leveraging the passions of our leaders across the globe. We offer our team members tools and resources to build their capabilities and cultivate a path for their career growth. It is through these ideals and strong leadership that we have and will continue to succeed as a great company.