Now Hiring - American Freight - Retail Sales Sales Associate in Saint Paul, MN

Full description of the position

General Description of Duties:

• Boost company sales through exceptional customer service, selling skills, and team building.
• Meet sales and service goals set by the company.
• Increase your knowledge of our products, competitor’s products, current advertising, and marketing initiatives.
• Key Holder - Ability to open and close the store as needed or in the absence of the Store Manager and/or Assistant Manager.

Driving Sales & Store Performance:

• Assists in leading the store to ensure achievement of business goals in revenue, expense reduction, cost recovery, customer satisfaction, and inventory shrinkage
• Maximizes Protection Agreements, fabric protection, leasing, credit, and other miscellaneous income opportunities
• Greets and assists customers
• Meets and maintains their personal sales target
• Acts as the Manager on Duty

Qualifications:

• Educational: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience: Previous experience as a sales associate
• Previous management experience preferred, but not required
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Persuasion, negotiation, and closing skills
• Strong leadership, coaching, and associate development skills
• Action oriented, with strong skills in execution
• Computer literacy
• Strong drive for results
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Knowledge of retail business and store operations

American Freight is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Full Time

Store Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm / Sun:11am-6pm

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
None at this time. Optional

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person