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Sales Associate / Manager in Training Urban Country Outfitters | Ocala FL
Urban Country Outfitters is hiring a Sales Associate / Manager in Training! We’re looking for a customer-focused, motivated Team Member who is excited to drive sales, build relationships, and develop leadership skills.
Who We Are
At Urban Country Outfitters, community comes first. We believe in collaboration, belonging, and supporting one another. We welcome fresh ideas, celebrate accomplishments, and value the unique perspectives each Team Member brings to our store.
Inspired by urban and country lifestyles, we strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels included. Our goal is to share the Urban Country Outfitters experience—one friendly interaction at a time.
About the Role
As a Sales Associate / Manager in Training, you’ll help deliver exceptional customer service while learning the day-to-day responsibilities of store leadership. You’ll work alongside the management team to strengthen your sales skills, support store operations, and develop the skills needed to help lead a successful retail team.
Sales & Customer Service Responsibilities
- Create a welcoming shopping experience and build lasting customer relationships through friendly, personalized service.
- Learn our products and confidently help customers find items that fit their needs and style.
- Work toward sales goals, including units per transaction (UPT), average dollar per transaction (ADT), add-on sales, and customer information capture.
- Stay informed about merchandise, promotions, and current advertising.
- Process sales accurately and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
- Maintain merchandising standards through floor moves, display upkeep, replenishment, and store housekeeping.
- Receive and process merchandise and help keep the sales floor stocked and organized.
Leadership Development Responsibilities
- Partner with store leadership to learn daily operations and management responsibilities.
- Lead by example through strong customer service, teamwork, reliability, and professionalism.
- Learn to review sales performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support team goals.
- Assist with coordinating daily tasks and keeping the team focused on store priorities.
- Develop coaching and communication skills to help support fellow Team Members.
- Learn opening, closing, and operational procedures under management guidance.
- Follow company policies and procedures and help reinforce store standards.
- Take initiative, welcome feedback, and actively seek opportunities to grow.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Strong communication, customer service, time-management, and organizational skills.
- A positive, team-oriented attitude and an interest in retail leadership.
- A willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Dependable attendance and a professional appearance.
- Availability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Scheduling flexibility and willingness to work extended hours when needed.
Key Competencies
- Customer-focused and sales-driven: Understand customer needs, encourage engagement, and recommend products that enhance the shopping experience.
- Clear communication: Listen thoughtfully and communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, and management.
- Trust and accountability: Follow through on commitments, act with integrity, and treat others with respect.
- Leadership potential: Set a positive example, support team success, and show a commitment to continued growth.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting pay of $15 per hour, based on experience.
- Merchandise discount on Urban Country Outfitters brands.
- Hands-on opportunities to develop retail leadership and store-management skills.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Work involves prolonged standing and walking, bending, and frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds.
- Responsibilities include handling merchandise and operating point-of-sale systems.
- The role requires effective communication with customers and Team Members.
- Work takes place in a clean, orderly retail environment with moderate noise levels.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Urban Country Outfitters provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and Team Members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 35.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18