What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate - Temp to Part Time (American Dream Mall) position at Baked By Melissa?
Department: Retail
Location: American Dream Mall, East Rutherford, NJ
Reports To: District Manager & Team Lead
Dates: 11/20/2025 through 1/4/2026 - this is a 7 week position at a holiday pop-up with an opportunity to join our Garden State Plaza mall team if successful
At Baked by Melissa, our customers mean everything to us! We aren’t just selling cupcakes; we’re selling an experience that leaves our customers feeling happy. Every employee contributes to our customers’ experience and has the chance to turn a first-time customer into a life-long Baked by Melissa lover. As a Sales Associate, you are Baked by Melissa’s BRAND AMBASSADORS! Your priority is to Make Life Sweeter for our customers by providing a SWEET experience. You are the first point of contact and maintain the highest level of positive energy!
What You’ll Do:
Provide outstanding customer service in alignment with Baked by Melissa’s SWEET experience (Smile, Welcome, Educate, Engage, Thanks)
Welcome customers with a sincere greeting and a smile
Spark genuine and informative conversations with everyone who walks through our doors
Serve customers by assisting them in selecting Baked by Melissa’s bite size treats
Thorough understanding of Baked by Melissa’s products, delicious ingredients, and in-store promotions
Responsible for handling all cash and credit card transactions within the store and utilizing a Point of Sale (POS) system
Complete opening/closing checklists including inventory counts
Meet and exceed sale goals by engaging with customers, suggestive selling, sharing product knowledge and providing a SWEET experience
Assist with inventory, including but not limited, to receiving and stocking merchandise
Respond to customers’ questions and concerns with a sense of urgency
Alert management of potential security issues
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required
18 years of age or older
Availability to work retail hours including weekends
Capable to lift 30 pounds or more
Ability to smile all day!
Benefits and Perks
Based on performance, you will have the opportunity to work Part Time at our permanent Garden State Plaza location
50% employee discount on our bite-size treats
Option to pick up additional shifts at other Baked by Melissa locations
Employee recognition programs
Sweetest Vibes around!
Salary : $15