Full Time Sales Associate - Cosmetics Details

Full Time Sales Associate - Cosmetics

Von Maur - Lake Saint Louis, MO

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview: Von Maur was founded in 1872 with two simple goals – provide a wide selection of quality merchandise and establish excellent customer service principles by treating every customer like family. Since then, Von Maur has deliberately and steadily grown and expanded the variety of services offered to our customers. Our wide range of customer services include free delivery, complimentary gift wrapping, no questions asked customer return policy, alterations, and an interest free charge card. Today, 35 Von Maur stores are scattered across 15 states: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma and Wisconsin; and we’re still expanding. Our corporate headquarters and e-commerce facility are located in Davenport, Iowa.
The integrity and values that have pleased our customers for generations also make Von Maur a wonderful place to work. We value the diversity of our employees and each associate contributes in a unique way to our customer’s experience. Von Maur employees are friendly and have a passion for customer service. Being a part of our team requires dedication, enthusiasm and flexibility. Associates are empowered to make decisions, acting in the best interest of the customer.
Our company culture is characterized by a promote from within philosophy. We hire people with the intent to promote them as far as their ability and ambition will take them.
Von Maur provides high quality jobs with excellent benefit packages that have a positive impact on the health, happiness and future of our associates and their families.Responsibilities: A Sales Associate - Cosmetics provides excellent service to customers, in person and over the telephone. Maintains merchandise and department visual presentation. Primary job responsibilities of a Cosmetics Sales Associate include the following:

• Sells at or above sales goals, achieves average unit sale and items per transaction goal, and maintains account solicitation goals.
• Develops and maintains a listing of customers through the Cosmetic Follow-Up Program. Contacts customers via telephone and written communication.
• Recommends cosmetic consultations to customers/fulfills requests for consultations.
• Applies cosmetic products on customer’s faces, necks, hands, or wrists. Demonstrates how to apply the cosmetics and provides product knowledge.
• Unpacks, displays, and maintains the condition of department merchandise.
• Cleans and maintains the department and stock areas, including dusting fixtures and sweeping the floor.

• Competitive wages in the retail industry.
• Commission incentive - the more you sell the more you make!
• Promote from within philosophy - creates endless career opportunities!
• Generous merchandise discount
• Comprehensive benefit package - we have you and your family covered!
• 401(k) retirement plan
• No extended holiday hours