{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b9d35472777f39bae5ca7ea2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b9d35472777f39bae5ca7ea2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b9d35472777f39bae5ca7ea2","title":"Sales Associate (Sur La Table)","description":"With over 58 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table – and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.\n\nPosition Overview\nAs a Sales Associateat Sur La Table, you play a key role in the success of the retail store by inspiring customers throughout every stage of their culinary experience. In this role, you’ll support daily operations, deliver a #bestincenter customer experience, a company-wide standard for excellence in service, and help drive sales by sharing product knowledge.\nKey Responsibilities\nCustomer Experience & Brand Representation\nRepresent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty\nMaintains expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources.\nActively engage customers, identify their needs, recommend relevant products or experiences, and leading a customer-focused, Guest Obsessed culture\nSales & Business Performance\nMaximize selling opportunities by identifying customer needs and offering relevant solutions.\nPromote add-on sales and support events that grow store traffic and customer engagement.\nConsistently meet or exceed monthly sales goals, contributing to overall store revenue. Performance is measured by key KPIs such as individual sales volume, average transaction value, and customer conversion rates.\nTeam Engagement & Store Support\nCollaborate with team members to maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-performing store culture\nSupport onboarding of new associates by sharing product knowledge and best practices\nOperations & Compliance\nAccurately and efficiently process transactions including sales, returns, and price checks using the POS system.\nAssist in daily opening and closing procedures, floor replenishment, and maintaining visual merchandising standards.\nComplete inventory transactions including, but not limited to, receiving, MOS (Mark Out of Stock), and RARs (Return Authorization Requests).\nAdhere to applicable wage and hour laws. Accurately records time worked according to SLT Policy\nModels and ensures all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are communicated effectively to associates, maintained and consistently followed.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers\nAbility to remain standing for up to 4 hours at a time\nAbility to move about the store coaching and directing associates; selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor\nAbility to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise from stockroom or sales floor.\nAbility to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.\nAbility to ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise\nAbility to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse to accomplish work\nAvailable to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. While this is the minimum availability, scheduled hours may differ based on business needs.\nRegular and predictable attendance\nQualifications & Experience\nMust be 18 years of age or older at the time of employment.\n1 year of retail sales experience preferred.\nExcellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.\nPassion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and retail management systems preferred.\nThis job description represents a summary of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Sur La Table has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.\n\nThe CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.\nWashington state applicants only: If you believe that this job posting does not comply with applicable Washington state law, please notify us by sending an email to WACandidates@cscshared.com.\nIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\nThe CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hrbenefits@cscshared.com.\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.\n\nPosition Overview\nAs a Sales Associateat Sur La Table, you play a key role in the success of the retail store by inspiring customers throughout every stage of their culinary experience. 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Accurately records time worked according to SLT Policy\nModels and ensures all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are communicated effectively to associates, maintained and consistently followed.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers\nAbility to remain standing for up to 4 hours at a time\nAbility to move about the store coaching and directing associates; selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor\nAbility to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise from stockroom or sales floor.\nAbility to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.\nAbility to ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise\nAbility to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse to accomplish work\nAvailable to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 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Sur La Table has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.\n\nThe CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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