(Seasonal) Sales Representative

Company Description : (MALIN+GOETZ) is a founder-based gender-neutral beauty and lifestyle business based in New York City. We operate flagship apothecaries in NYC, California and Hong Kong: along with an expanding presence online through www.malinandgoetz.com. The brand is distributed internationally through high-end accounts including Nordstrom, Selfridges, Space NK, and Liberty as well as amenity partners that include 5* hotels, spas, and concept gyms.

Position Summary : (MALIN+GOETZ) is looking for a dynamic (October - December) Sales Representative  that is focused, motivated and assertive to join our team as selling support throughout our New York wholesale locations. This position will maximize sales goals, training, education, merchandising and deliver optimal customer service.

Our Sales Representatives possess a sincere understanding and appreciation of the (MALIN+GOETZ) culture, strengths, and mission to build relationships and grow our business. You must be independent, self-starter, dynamic, persuasive and articulate while focused on sales goals and results within our company parameters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sales
- Responsible for the day-to-day sales performance of (MALIN+GOETZ) within the department store.  The representative will proactively strive to reach the company sales goals and targets.
- The representative should have full awareness of store performance by tracking daily, weekly and monthly goals as well as personal KPIs including average spend and sign-up rate.
- Keeping abreast of the latest company launches and promotions/offers.
- Ability to create and recognize marketing and promotional opportunities to increase brand awareness and sales.
Customer Service
- Responding to the questions of customers by recommending an appropriate routine or product to meet their needs according to company product information and guidance.
- Effectively sampling the customer with other products to further build their regimen.
- Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to recognize and courteously adapt communication and sales approach to distinct personalities and accounts.
- Providing engaging product demonstrations and consultations for both skincare products and fragrance.
- Proactively build a personal network of clients, fostering loyalty and building their personal regimen.
- Regularly maintaining communication with these clients through email and phone prospection.
- Developing new and creative strategies to obtain additional business from present and prospective customers.
Store Maintenance + Procedures
- Processing sales and transactions, operating the POS with speed and accuracy.
- Maintaining an exemplary standard of cleanliness and merchandising within the store environment.
- Following company guidelines for product display and merchandising.
- Following company guidelines for personal grooming and dress.
- Proactively establish and maintain relationships with supporting departments within location(s).

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.
- Achievement Focus - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
- Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Managing Customer Focus - Develops new approaches to meeting customer needs. Establishes customer service standards. Monitors customer satisfaction. Promotes customer focus. Provides training in customer service delivery.
- Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.
- Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience + Skills:
- Flexible with scheduling and available to work retail hours.
- Available for one shift per week.
- Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills.
- Self-motivated, independent, and directed at assigned sales goals.
- Retail sales experience is preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

(MALIN+GOETZ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.