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New Balance

Retail Sales Associate (PT)

New Balance, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894

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Retail Sales Associate (PT)

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New Balance

Brandywine, DE

Pay Range:

$15.00 - $16.80 - $20.15 per hour (actual base pay varies by experience, role, location, etc.)

Who We Are Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values, and are driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture where every associate feels welcomed and respected, and where leaders and creatives shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Job Mission Retail Sales Associates ensure our retail stores operate smoothly and provide exemplary customer service. Educated with expert product knowledge, they utilize proper selling techniques to assist customers throughout every step of the transaction process, always positively representing the New Balance brand.

Major Accountabilities

Provide customer service using proper selling techniques, product knowledge, and the GUEST service model:

Greet and make customer contact

Understand the customer's needs

Educate the customer on product features and benefits

Solve any customer problems/answer any questions

Transact the sale through suggestive selling, multiple selling, and effective closing

Correctly measure and fit customers with appropriate NB product

Inform customers about any promotions we have running

Keep the floor always looking its best – neat, organized, and well stocked

Make sure items are labeled and price marked properly

Protect our products by greeting customers, attaching/detaching security tags, monitoring floor merchandise, reporting shrinkage and security violations, etc.

Follow safety regulations, including proper lifting procedures and timely reporting of all accidents and near misses

Requirements for Success

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Should be a people person.

Past retail experience preferred, but not necessary.

Strong customer service and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to flourish in a team environment.

Familiarity with cash register functions.

Ability to quickly perform basic math.

Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays.

Physical and non‑physical requirements:

Lift 4 lb. frequently; lift maximum 8 lb. occasionally

Kneel or squat frequently

Move boxes of product up to 50 lb (with assistance if necessary)

Stand for extended periods of time

Climb ladders occasionally; climb and descend stairs frequently (depending on location)

Regular Associate Benefits New Balance offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K. Non‑traditional perks include online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student‑loan support, mentorship programs, a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, and generous parental leave.

Temporary/Part‑time Associate Benefits Temporary associates receive medical, dental, vision insurance and an associate discount. Part‑time associates receive 401K, short‑term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement, and an associate discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.

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