Cashier Jobs in Stonington, CT

ABOUT US For over 40 years, Brahmin has been designing luxury handbags that spark confidence in the people who carry them. Our croc-embossed Melbourne leather has been our signature since our start in 1982 and is well-loved for its one-of-a-kind texture. It all starts with a design. Each product is thoughtfully engineered for fashion and functionality. Then we hit the road to source the finest materials from around the globe. Be a part of our Retail team to ensure our customers experience and receive the highest quality products that stand the test of time. Basic Purpose: The Brahmin Leather Works Full-Time Key Holder will partner with the Store Manager in creating a store environment which provides exceptional sales and customer service, execution of visuals directions, recruiting, developing and retaining a strong selling team. The Full-time Key Holder position manages a staff of sales associates. This position is responsible for a sales goal and is eligible for a sales commission. In addition, Brahmin provides a parking stipend during the peak season. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Talent Management: ● Coordinate staff by providing timely coaching and feedback to maximize individual and team performance. ● Develop and maintain positive working relationships that support a positive work environment. ● Support the education of the store team fashion trends and product knowledge. ● Maintain two-way communication with the store Manager to stay abreast of company and store information and brand initiative, as well as inform the manager of all store activities. ● Ensure associates follow dress code and meet appearance standards that professionally represent the brand. ● Support an environment that positions Brahmin Leather Works as an Employer of Choice. ● Support effective on boarding and support learning opportunities. ● Provide basic direction to associates and appropriately delegate tasks. ● Support Store Manager with recruiting functions: Network and Recruit. ● Support Store Manger with developing talent: Ensure effective on-boarding. ● Provide timely coaching and feedback to associates when appropriate: Support the Store Manager with performance issues. Sales and Service: ● Achieve sales and service metrics in key measurable areas including: DPTs, UPTs, AURs and Customer Conversion. ● Use Company resources and personal leadership to facilitate and sustain a strong selling environment that holds associates accountable for achieving productivity standards and other sales metrics. ● Analyze store reports to optimize performance and take action based on business trends. ● Lead by example and maintain consistent selling and service standards through communication, training and individual accountability. Assist in identifying opportunities to maximize sales and ensure financial goals achieved. ● Demonstrate a high level of selling and customer service skills to achieve sales. ● Service multiple customers at a time, multi-task or handle projects simultaneously. ● Exhibits knowledge of industry trends and the competitions Building Clientele: ● Manage and guide associates to consistently market Brahmin brand initiatives and grow key sales and service metrics ● Ensure exceptional selling interactions that guarantee meaningful experience and build brand relationships. ● Drive brand loyalty by supporting all service enhancers to build strong relationships, including active use of clients books and marketing initiatives with local business for store events. ● Take an active role in assisting the Store Manager to build store business. Store Operations: ● Plan and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the business. ● Maintain store cleanliness and housekeeping standards. ● Protect company assets and maintain a safe work environment. ● Ensure compliance to all company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal employment laws. ● Support the planning and execution of Brahmin brand visual direction. ● Participate and lead special projects and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: ● Leads with integrity and enthusiasm to motivate to total store achievement. ● Has a strong sense of drive, ambition and passion for selling ensuring the overall store business success. ● Must be outgoing and assertive with the ability to make store business successful. ● Ability to communicate professionally and in a timely matter with the Store Manager, customers, associates, and company partners. ● Ability to lead by example and maintain consistent selling and service standards through communication, training and individual accountability. ● Ability to partner with management on store issues. ● Maintain professional appearance that reflects the brand. ● Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business including opening/closing shifts as well as weekends and holidays. Physical requirements: Must be able to stand up to 100% of a work shift standing and moving. This role involves constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing and standing for the entire work shift. Occasionally involves stooping, kneeling, crouching and climbing ladders. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. ● High School or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required and minimum of 1-2 years of retail experience. Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. It is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change.