Are you ready to really put your sales and social media skills to the test? Brown's Shoe Fit Company has an excellent collaborative team culture where self-starters are recognized and rewarded!!! Here, you'll be valued for your individual strengths and groomed for greater opportunities within the organization---it all depends on you. We're seeking a bilingual sales associate to help us better support our in-store customer base.

The job description that follows covers the basics of a sales position, but to get a true feel for the job, you need to apply and step inside the store for a meeting with the local team. We look forward to seeing you soon!!

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Greets and interacts with customers..

· Consults with customers to understand their needs and preferences related to merchandise.

· Demonstrates and explains merchandise, selecting and suggesting options suitable for the customer’s needs.

· Answers customer’s questions about merchandise.

· Assists customers with purchase decisions.

· Retrieves merchandise from sales floor, stock room, or other inventory locations; places special orders.

· Collects payment using the store point of sale system.

· Processes returns and exchanges.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal communication skills.

* Bilingual in Spanish a plus!

· Excellent active listening skills.

· Excellent sales and customer service skills.

· Extensive knowledge of the merchandise sold.

· Ability to anticipate customers’ needs.

· Ability to recommend merchandise to customers.

· Ability to operate or to quickly learn the store’s point-of-sale system.

· Ability to work scheduled hours on a reliable basis

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

· Previous retail experience preferred.

· On-the-job training provided.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the retail space.

· Bending and sitting to assist customers in shoe-fitting process

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, IL 62650: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person