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Sales Associate

J. PRESS INC.
New Haven, CT Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/13/2027

J. Press is looking for an Experienced Retail Sales Associate, Must have retail experience.

Preferably full time, but will consider part time depending on qualifications.

To provide excellent customer service in a Upscale Men's Specialty Store. Candidates with strong communication skills who can make customers feel welcome in our store will stand out. You will help identify client needs, present and answer questions about our products and services and recommend solutions. A positive attitude and a desire to promptly resolve potential customer issues or complaints will make you successful in this role. Ultimately, you will ensure that customers leave our store satisfied and you will contribute to the store’s profitability. This position is base salary plus commission.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and direct customers
  • Provide accurate information (e.g. product features, pricing and after-sales services)
  • Answer customers’ questions about specific products/services
  • Conduct price and feature comparisons to facilitate purchasing
  • Cross-sell products
  • Ensure racks are fully stocked
  • Manage returns of merchandise
  • Coordinate with the Retail Sales Representatives team to provide excellent customer service (especially during peak times)
  • Inform customers about discounts and special offers
  • Provide customer feedback to the Store Manager
  • Stay up-to-date with new products/services
  • Able to carry 30lb boxes between floors
  • Saturday hours are required

Skills

  • Proven work experience as a Retail Sales Representative, Sales Associate or similar role
  • Understanding of the retail sales process
  • Familiarity with consumer behavior principles
  • Knowledge of inventory stocking procedures
  • Basic math skills
  • Track record of achieving sales quotas
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of building trusting relationships
  • Ability to perform in fast-paced environments
  • Flexibility to work various shifts
  • High school degree

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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