Lead Retail Sales Associate

Simon Pearce • Hartford, VT

2d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Sales Lead supports the store management team in delivering exceptional customer experience, achieving sales objectives, and maintaining daily store operations. This role leads by example - modeling world-class service, providing on-the-floor coaching, and ensuring that Simon Pearce’s values of craftsmanship and design excellence are reflected throughout the store. This role requires a strong communicator, a natural relationship builder, and a passionate ambassador for the Simon Pearce brand, who excels in fast-paced environments, demonstrates sound judgment, and operates with a positive, team-first mindset. This role is eligible for our Retail Incentive Program. We offer competitive pay and a benefit package that includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer paid life & disability, paid time off, flexible holiday time, 401k retirement plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement assistance. Additionally, we offer exclusive employee discounts on both our glass and pottery products and at our restaurant. This role is eligible for our retail incentive bonus.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of retail experience, preferably in luxury or high-touch service environments
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service and build strong client relationships
• Proven sales skills, product storytelling, and the ability to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse customers and team dynamics
• No task is too big or too small - you have a roll-up-your-attitude and support the team wherever needed
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent multitasking and floor-awareness abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and exercise good judgment in fast-paced or stressful situations
• Experience with store operations, including POS transactions, inventory processes, and visual merchandising
• Proficiency with Google Suite and POS systems

Nice To Haves

• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred, with the ability to coach and motivate team members

Responsibilities

• Delivers warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable customer experience for every guest
• Builds authentic customer relationships, remembering preferences and maintaining client information
• Shares the Simon Pearce brand story with enthusiasm and tailors interactions based on customer needs
• Asks open-ended questions to uncover customer needs and enhance sales
• Completes all POS transactions accurately and efficiently
• Assists with store opening and closing procedures
• Supports shipping/receiving processes, including stock handling, transfers, and cycle counts.
• Participates in inventory reviews and maintains an organized back-of-house area
• Executes visual merchandising directives and ensures the selling floor, fixtures, cash wrap, and team areas meet brand standards
• Leads by example and models Simon Pearce’s world-class service and selling culture
• Provides real-time coaching and guidance to the sales team to strengthen selling skills and elevate the customer experience
• Maintains strong floor awareness and multitasks effectively during high-volume periods
• Communicates clearly and positively to support team cohesion and store success
• Uses sound judgment in all situations, including operational challenges and emergencies
• Works independently with minimal supervision when needed

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer paid life & disability
• paid time off
• flexible holiday time
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• tuition reimbursement assistance
• exclusive employee discounts on both our glass and pottery products and at our restaurant

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed