Job Description

SALES ASSOCIATE

Reports to: Store Manager Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position:

Provide a positive customer experience as directed by the TUMI Difference and TUMI Selling Ceremony. Develop new customer relationships and interact with existing customers to increase sales. Attain quarterly sales and KPI goals. Build strong partnerships with co-workers and store management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

SALES:

Meet or exceed KPI goals.

Convey the importance of the TUMI Customer Experience.

Contribute to the attainment of store sales goals.

Enforce excellent customer service through emphasis on client books, note cards, customer approach and relationship development.

Maintain an outstanding level of productivity.

Coordinate and seek assistance from the store manager or assistant manager in closing a sale of suggesting a special order.

Promptly and efficiently process all basic sales transactions through the register, including name capture.

Attempt name capture at every transaction.

COMMUNICATION:

Actively participate in staff meetings for the purpose of discussing steps of the sale, policy implementation or changes, merchandise, etc. and to encourage an exchange of information and ideas.

Diffuse customer service concerns and defer escalated issues to store or assistant store manager.

MERCHANDISING:

Participate in the merchandising of the store to acquire the skills necessary to work independently.

Merchandise the store as directed by visual guidelines.

Implement correct usage of interior signage.

Ensure that all stock is well maintained and in good condition.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Follow policies and procedures as defined in the associate handbook.

Assist in the orientation and training of new associates.

Cooperates with co-workers and consistently supports company philosophies staff.

Presents a professional appearance in accordance with established dress code.

Maintains high level of attendance and punctuality.

Dutiful in maintaining meals and break schedules.

OPERATIONS:

Ensure name capture is attempted at every transaction.

Ensure price changes are ticketed accurately and in a timely fashion.

Notify manager of damages and partner with manager for proper return to the warehouse.

Maintain proper housekeeping standards.

Maintain a secure and hazard free environment.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Exemplify the TUMI Difference and TUMI Selling Ceremony.

Coordinate and seek assistance from the Store Manager and Assistant Manager in closing a sale or suggesting a special order, if necessary.

Explain TUMI's after sales service philosophy.

Build and maintain a current and organized clientele book through the TUMI App by Proximity.

Promptly and efficiently process all basic sales transactions through the register.

Send thank you cards through the TUMI App by Proximity.

Notify customers on upcoming events.

Maintain an awareness of the competitive environment.

LOSS PREVENTION:

Maintain inventory on the sales floor by replacing sold merchandise with merchandise from the stockroom.

Promptly report shoplifters or in house theft.

Control shrinkage through loss prevention awareness.

Participate in store inventory on seasonal or as needed basis.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TUMI Leeds
Expected start date: 19/05/2025