What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate position at The Blue Butterfly Boutique?
Company Description The Blue Butterfly Boutique is a locally owned retail business based in New Iberia, Louisiana, serving customers from the surrounding community and beyond. The boutique focuses on offering a curated selection of apparel, accessories, and gifts in a welcoming, personalized shopping environment. Team members are encouraged to build genuine relationships with customers and provide thoughtful style and product recommendations. The company values friendly service, attention to detail, and a positive in-store experience. Joining The Blue Butterfly Boutique means contributing to a small, community-centered business where each team member’s impact is visible and appreciated.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Sales Associate role located in New Iberia, LA. The Sales Associate will greet customers, learn their needs, and provide personalized assistance with product selection, styling, and gifting. Daily responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized sales floor, replenishing and merchandising inventory, tagging and arranging new arrivals, and ensuring fitting rooms are tidy and ready for use. The role also involves operating the point-of-sale system, processing purchases and returns accurately, handling cash and card transactions, and issuing receipts. The Sales Associate will answer customer questions in person and by phone or social media (as needed), support store events or promotions, and collaborate with team members to achieve sales goals and deliver an excellent in-store experience.
Qualifications
- Customer service skills, including active listening, clear communication, and a friendly, professional demeanor with diverse customers.
- Retail or sales experience, with the ability to learn product details, suggest complementary items, and support store sales goals.
- Basic point-of-sale and cash-handling skills, including comfort with computers, payment systems, and accurate transaction processing.
- Organizational and merchandising skills to keep displays neat, restock efficiently, and maintain an inviting store environment.
- Reliability and time-management skills, with the ability to work a consistent full-time schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift or carry merchandise and boxes as required for typical retail tasks.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to support teammates during busy periods, events, and store initiatives.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; prior boutique or fashion retail experience is a plus but not required.