Holiday Sales Associate PT 20-29 hours

Who we are :

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the move.

Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we’re committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions.

The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale.

Your role at Tumi :

As part of our Retail team, the Holiday Sales Associate is responsible for creating a client experience that accurately reflects the ethos of our brand while building and maintaining strong client relationships and driving sales through outstanding service.

The ideal candidate is committed to client service, demonstrating a strong understanding of, if not passion for, the luxury, travel, fashion, and lifestyle markets.

The TUMI retail environment encourages an entrepreneurial spirit, offering growth opportunities over time as we work together to increase sales, KPI’s, build client awareness, provide world-class service, and grow the brand.

Key Responsibilities :

Performance to Goals :

• Meet and exceed individual and store baseline goals for personal sales and KPI metrics inclusive of conversion, DPT, UPT and Client Data Capture.
• Take pride in work and strive for excellence.
• Take responsibility for performance.

Teamwork :

• Embody the company culture of coaching through fostering Tumi elite and skill practicing continuously with store team and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Demonstrate organizational core values.
• Demonstrate an openness to new ideas and concepts while quickly learning and applying to the job.

Communication and Relationship Building :

• Exercise strong verbal and written skills.
• Utilize active listening skills in order to seek understanding of others.
• Able to adjust communication to the intended audience.
• Demonstrate continuous dedication to ethical conduct in completion of job duties.
• Collaborate effectively with others.
• Openness to feedback from supervisors, peers and team.
• Ability to remain calm and deescalate situations.

Compliance :

• Manage personal timecards to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Complete all assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Visual Merchandising / Client Experience :

• Ensure the store follows the visual guidelines and directives, inclusive of cleanliness standards.
• Ensure a consistent superior client experience.

Qualifications :

• Understand the TUMI brand and have true passion for the lifestyle, clients, and product assortment.
• Value a collaborative environment and have an openness to feedback.
• The retail team stands, moves around the store, lifts, pushes boxes that weigh 30 pounds, and uses a ladder to complete job duties.
• Have strong sales and client experience, preferably in the luxury market.
• Can demonstrate proven success in meeting sales goals and achieving KPI’s.
• Flexible availability to work nights, weekends, mornings, and holidays as needed.
• Have a strong sense of integrity and an ability to lead by example.

Why you'll love working here :

At TUMI, you’ll find a dynamic working environment, joining a community where each team member is empowered with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Associates are respected as a vital part of the organization and recognized for their contributions. We believe in a workplace that gives every individual the opportunity to make an impact, and our ongoing commitment is to provide all the tools you need to succeed guidance towards individual career growth, professional training and development initiatives, and a motivating, exciting environment along with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs.

What we value :

INNOVATIVE BY NATURE. SUSTAINABLE BY CHOICE. TUMI protects the things that matter most, the things you own and the planet you travel to see.

Our planet is an astonishing place and we believe it’s our responsibility to preserve it for travelers of the future. By putting excellence and quality first, we ensure that every TUMI product has lifelong purpose, supported by our rigorous testing standards, exploration of recycled materials, and global repair network.

PARTNERS WE BELIEVE IN. Staying true to our values by helping take care of the most vulnerable among us aligns with our mission and is a core element of what we do.

We focus on three main areas : promoting wellbeing; empowering vulnerable communities; and protecting the earth’s beautiful places.

Each year we extend our philanthropic efforts to partners that help better the world. From supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fight to cure childhood cancer to Waves for Water who provides clean water to communities in need, we proudly stand by the profound changes they enact.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION. As an organization, we are committed to a diverse and vibrant culture, welcoming people from all walks of life.

Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers each of us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.

The actual rate of pay offered depends on various factors, including qualifications for the position and relevant experience;

as well as other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position or location.

Tumi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.