This is a seasonal, temporary position with potential for part-time or full-time employment following the 2022 holiday season.
Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products & content that inspire people to get away more. In support of our mission, we are seeking Seasonal Sales Associate to join our San Fransisco, Hayes Valley team.
Our Retail team creates a transformative experience that inspires a global community. We build connections with our community through product expertise & merchandising, world-class-service standards, & operational excellence. We pride ourselves in owning the offline touch point for our community, & use it as an opportunity to create more Away fans.
Want to help us transform the travel industry? The ideal candidate will represent the Away brand by providing best-in-class support to all of our customers from the moment they step foot in the door til the moment they leave. You will directly contribute to the stores success by having unparalleled customer interactions & by honing deep product expertise.
As a company that values diversity, equity, & inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds & experiences to apply for this opportunity. Were creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global & diverse, so were building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups, Anti-racism training & bias prevention initiatives, were building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional & physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.
What youll do:
- Provide exceptional customer service to every person, every time
- Deliver a memorable experience to each & every customer in a way that is uniquely Away
- Represent our brand & our core values
- Maintain the highest level of product knowledge & expertise. Help customers navigate through the shopping, product & sales journey
- Maintain the integrity of the space & uphold our visual standards
- Work in-store programs & events as needed
- Assist with any necessary processes & operations to keep the store alive & thriving!
Who you are:
- Excellent communicator with a passion for people
- Comfortable working with all types of personalities
- Maintains cool under pressure
- An effective & expedient problem-solver with a keen attention to detail
- Positive attitude & feels there is no task too small & no task too large
- Eager to be at the frontline of a fast-paced & growing company
- Team player with a "no task is too small" attitude
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced & ever-changing environment
- Passionate about transforming travel (but thats a given!)
- Team player with a "no task is too small" attitude
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced & ever-changing environment
- Passionate about transforming travel (but thats a given!)
Youll love working at Away because:
- Were creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global & diverse, so were building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups & inclusion training, were building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional & physical space to bring their best selves to work.
- Holiday Seasonal Perks. Our seasonal team members receive a product stipend & employee discounts on products!
- A little friendly competition. Our retail locations partake in weekly internal competitions with generous prizes.
- We're not just employees. We're people. It's the Holidays! We offer flexible work schedules with reasonable Holiday hours. Oh, & did we mention we're closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day too?
- And so much more...! Each break room is stocked with refreshments, snacks, & weekly team meals.
