PT Sales Associate, Southaven, MS Position Available In DeSoto, Mississippi

Job Description:

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company ofWrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturingfacilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operatesover 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employsmore than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters inGreensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva andHong Kong.

Job Posting:

Position Summary:

The Sales Associate plays acrucial role in the store’s day-to-day operations, focusing oncustomer engagement, store functionality, and maintainingmerchandising standards. They excel in creating a warm and invitingatmosphere that enhances the shopping experience for our customers.

This role is ideal for self-assured individuals who derivesatisfaction from authentic, compelling, and motivatinginteractions with customers. Sales Associates have the authority toprioritize the customer’s needs and are passionate about bothpromoting and fostering loyalty towards the brand and the store.

KeyResponsibilities:

Brand Experience/Customer Service:

Embraces the brands by wearing the brands at work and having apassion for the Lee and Wrangler products. Greets each customer. Actively engages customers on the sales floor by askingopen-ended questions. Assists customer in the fitting room. Suggest the best products for the customers’ needs.

Operations,Loss Prevention, and Safety:

Follows all company and store policies, processes, andprocedures. React quickly to all customers and/or associate injuries andreport them immediately to the manager on duty.

VisualMerchandising:

Follows all directions regarding visual merchandising standardsfor the store.

Store Culture Respects the background, experience, and unique differences ofothers, upholding the integrity and values of Kontoor Brands. Promotes an environment that encourages participation,creativity, and learning by sharing best practices and ideas. Continuously looks for ways to make the store sustainable andrecognize the impact the store has on the environment. Embrace the culture and willing to make changes as directed bya member of management.

Job Requirements:

Maintain a positive attitude and focus on customersatisfaction. Previous retail or service-oriented experience preferred by notrequired. Ability to work with a team to exceed sales results. Comfortable approaching and initiating conversation withcustomers. Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of thebusiness; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays.

EssentialFunctions:

Operate office equipment and technology (i.e., cash register,computers, phones, scanners, etc.). Ability to stand during scheduled shifts for up to 8hours. Walking and moving to assist customers, retrieve merchandiseand recover the store. Lifting and carrying, ability to maneuver and/or lift up to 25lbs. regularly, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Ability to push/pull full racks of merchandise for restockingthe store. Ability to reach, stretch, bend, stoop, and crouch to retrieveitems from shelves, restock, and maintain store cleanliness. Manual labor is required occasionally to assemble displaysand/or rearrange the store layout. Vision to accurately read labels, assist customers, and tasksthat require attention to detail. Ability to use fine manipulation, and grasp with hands to sortand organize clothing, ex. place on hangers, folding, organize incolor/size order.

Pay and Benefits:

Compensation Range:

$11.00 (or minimum wage) -$15.00 / hour forall states except New York and Colorado, the compensation is$15.50/hour. 401(k) with company match Employee assistance program Employee discounts Flexible schedule

Job Description:

Kontoor Brands is an EqualOpportunity Employer. EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/DisabilityWhy KontoorBrands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fityour lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as ourproducts.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, theybring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with acompetitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibilityto meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. Weoffer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, andfinancial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel.

Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave toeligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, andTuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culturecentered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging forall team members. Here we have a global workforce ofhigh-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniquenessand harnesses our collaborative talents.