Retail Sales Lead Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Retail Sales Lead
Job Description
Our premier client is seeking a Retail Store Sales Lead to join our team in our Knoxville, Tennessee store. In this role, you will report to the Store Manager. You will provide leadership support and direction to the store team and successfully execute company strategies. You will help coach and motivate a team of brand advocates who in turn will provide a premium customer experience. You drive store profitability by upholding store operational and visual merchandising standards. You have a customer first mindset, and thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing entrepreneurial environments.
This is not a remote position.
This is a contract position.
Located in Knoxville, TN

General Job Duties:

Model brand service standards to help drive excellent customer experience
Coach the store team on company standard of customer service, brand identify, product, and operations
Create and support a culture of customer engagement amongst your team
Provide a timely response to daily, weekly, and monthly tasks assigned by Assistant Store Manager and Store Manager
Ensure timely execution of distributed goals and tasks assigned to the sales staff
Execute opening and closing procedures
Become a brand expert
Assist in inventory procedures, allocation, and replenishment, third party orders, shipping, receiving, cycle counting etc.
Work with the Visual Merchandiser to uphold merchandising standards to create an appealing in-store experience
Maintain cleanliness of the store by executing and upholding cleaning standards
Operate the POS to complete all sales, returns and exchange transactions effectively and accurately
Assist with store events

Qualifications & Experience:

Positive attitude that goes above and beyond for customers.
1+ years of customer service and/or retail experience preferred.
Previous retail knowledge (POS, Inventory, customer service, and sales) preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of outdoor gear preferred.
Must love outdoors, hunting knowledge preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Stand for the duration of the shift.
Move and process shipments.
Ability to lift 45 lbs.
Operate general office equipment (phones, computers etc.)

Benefits:

Employee discount!
Working with a passionate crew of outdoors enthusiasts
With a team of passionate staffing experts, high-powered hiring tools, and a wide network of clients and positions, when businesses need talent and job seekers are searching for the perfect opportunity, they turn to Placers. With Placers, you’ll never be “just another resume”. Placers values everyone. We like you the way you are. We are committed to creating an environment where anyone, from any background, can do their best work and make Placers better. From day one, we’re invested in your success and work closely with you to understand your unique goals. We are committed to being a consultant to business and a coach to the workforce by not settling for “good enough” and ensuring you are receiving Nth degree service! If you’re a job seeker, apply today, and allow us to ignite the spark between businesses and next-level talent!

Perks:

Company culture unlike any other. It’s an environment in which highly motivated people thrive and where you are able to bring your unique talents and diverse perspectives to problem-solve and collectively get work done.
Placers offers PTO, client-specific paid Holidays, a comprehensive benefits package, and weekly pay via direct deposit or Rapid PayCards for those who qualify
Referral Program Perks! Employees who refer a candidate to Placers that fully complete 250+ hours will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card Bonus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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Diversity and Inclusion Promise
Placers values everyone. We like the way you are. We are committed to creating an environment where anyone, from any background, can do their best work and make Placers better. At Placers, we will continue to make our workplaces trusting places to have complex and sometimes difficult, conversations about diversity and inclusion.