Retail Sales Associate

YOUR MISSIONAccountable for ensuring individual performance consistently achieves or exceeds sales, KPIs and profitability goals through the effective servicing of customersGuarantee consistently high standards of customer experience within the Store in accordance with PUMA’s Cornerstones and service standardsResponsible for attending, participating in and demonstrating proficiency in all training programs, both Domestic and Global, and achieving required results within StoreAnalyze customer profiles, identify buying trends, and competitive information to impact and drive businessAttend and participate in Loss Prevention education, training and awareness programsResponsible for Loss Prevention compliance within storePrepare store and participate in Physical Inventory counts as directed by Store ManagerCommunicate merchandise opportunities to Store ManagerParticipate in all Marketing opportunities and events as required by Store ManagerParticipate in new store openings and/or store closings; travel may be requiredAttend all offsite training and position related meetings as required by Store Manager; travel may be requiredResponsible for execution and processing of both incoming and outgoing merchandiseAccountable for ensuring execution and maintenance of all Visual Directives as well as guaranteeing the visual presentation of the Store always meets or exceeds PUMA standardsMaintain physical condition of Store according to relevant guidelines and communicate maintenance needs to Store Manager in a timely manner Required to comply with all operational core competencies and key accountabilitiesAbide by all requirements necessary to maintain a safe and compliant working environment; required to report all instances when this is not achievedRequired to work non-traditional hours; weekends, evenings, holidays; overtime may be required in this positionYOUR TALENTTwo years of experience in a focused, customer service oriented retail environment (preferably apparel/footwear) with a results-driven track recordProven ability to exceed sales goals, (previous work in a commission-based position preferable), demonstrated ability to provide high levels of customer service, ability to reason through complex issues, demonstrates effective communication, ability to present information to large groupsSPEED & SPIRIT