Are you passionate about thoughtful gifting, beautiful products, and creating an unforgettable shopping experience? At Gifted, we’re looking for a Sales Associate who is not only customer-focused but also eager to grow with us. This role is more than just retail—it's an opportunity to develop your skills in merchandising, sales strategy, and even event planning. Whether you have an eye for design, a love for connecting with people, or an interest in expanding our corporate gifting and community outreach, there's plenty of room to shine and grow within our team.
As a Sales Associate, you’ll be the face of Gifted—welcoming customers with warmth, curating a beautiful shopping environment, and ensuring each purchase is wrapped to perfection. You’ll also have the chance to take on leadership responsibilities, drive store initiatives, and contribute to special events and promotions. If you're looking for a dynamic, creative retail experience with growth potential, we’d love to meet you!
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the store, including opening and closing the storefront, consistently creating a welcoming environment and assisting Customers in any way necessary – handles sales transactions, assists Customers with merchandise, and answers Customer questions in a polite and knowledgeable manner.
- Utilizes company tools to identify opportunities and develops action plans to improve performance
- Identifies opportunities to drive traffic into the store through community events (corporate gifting, special holidays and events, etc.)
- Regularly communicates with Supervisor to discuss strengths, opportunities, and trends in business
- Collaborates with Supervisor to increase sales, drive/promote merchandise categories, and expand markets
- Plans, coordinates, and executes all campaigns, and sales promotions in a timely manner
- Ensures all pricing, signage, and displays are correct at all times
- Receives regular vendor deliveries and stocks sales floor in a timely manner
- Performs cleaning tasks as needed such as sweeping, wiping counters and mirrors, and disinfecting high-touch areas.
- Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to the Company’s dress code at all times.
- Demonstrates integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers. Safeguards confidential information, cash and credit card information, and merchandise.
Skills Required
- Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
- Thoughtful taste, creative eye
- Able to build constructive and effective relationships
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills to build relationships with customers and clients
- Gift wrapping skills a must
Qualifications
- 1-3 years experience in retail store sales
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent organization and problem solving skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with confidence to both internal and external customers
- Significant experience with social media a plus
Availability
- Being available most Fridays, Saturdays and/or Sundays required (we need weekend sales help primarily)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA
- Ability to regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, and stoop
- Ability to occasionally push, pull and lift more than 25 pounds.
- Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills.
Job Type: Part-time
Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
Company Description
At Gifted, we believe that the art of gifting enriches lives and strengthens communities. Discover our story, the passion behind our curated collections, and the creative spirit that drives us to make every occasion special. Website: giftedla.com
