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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Jos. A. Bank is not just another menswear retailer. What makes us unique is also what has attracted customers to our stores for 104 years; a heritage of quality and workmanship, an extensive selection of beautifully made, classically styled tailored and casual clothing, and prices typically 20 to 30 percent below our competitors'. Add that to an expert staff of sales professionals who prize service and customer satisfaction above all, and you get the idea.

Job Description
Sales Associates lead their customers through the sales process of selecting, coordinating and purchasing traditional business and casual clothing and accessory options designed for the upscale professional man.

Sales Associates are responsible for:

* Understanding merchandise features, marking and fitting techniques and fashion trends, in a courteous and enthusiastic manner, they determine what type of garments are desired and advise customers about prevailing styles, new/add-on items and appropriateness of garments for particular occasions.

* Utilizing company resources to generate traffic and to maintain customer contact to build their own book of business.

Sales Associates are commission-paid and are rewarded for generating sales growth by building customer relationships, providing world-class customer service.

Job Requirements
If a career as a Commissioned Sales Associate interests you, this job involves the following qualifications and essential functions:

* Ability to complete daily assignments and reach personal sales performance goals.
* Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy and demonstrate a sense of urgency.
* Ability to interact and communicate with customers in person and on the phone; interact and communicate with co-workers and supervisors in a team environment; sales, stock and housekeeping.
* Ability to continuously stand and walk.
* Ability to frequent lift up to 25 lbs and occasionally carry up to 50 lbs.
* Ability to coordinate customer wardrobe selections involving a wide range of colors and patterns.
* Ability to measure customers’ necks, arms, chests and or waist for proper fit.
* Ability to frequently use hands and fingers, and to occasionally reach overhead.
* Ability to occasionally climb ladder and/or step stool.
* Ability to work scheduled shift which will include nights, week-ends and holidays.
* Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
* Ability to dress in conservative business attire without any tattoos and/or body piercings evident.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the Sales Associate. This list is not intended to be comprehensive and may vary from store to store; additional details may be provided upon request.

To apply, please visit:
http://www.workinretail.com/Job/aggregator/JoS-A-Bank/Part-Time-Sales-Associate/US-FL-Jacksonville/J8E45Z6282Q2R1HDT8T.aspx?utm_source=SimplyHired&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SimplyHired
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