Sales Associate (Part-Time & Full-Time)
Location: Alexandria, MN
Reports to: Business Manager/Operations Manager
Pay Range: $18.00 - $25.00/Hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday with rotating weekend requirements
(Schedule subject to change based on staffing needs)
Position Overview
The Dashery is a high-end retail destination offering elevated men’s and women’s apparel with a strong focus on personal service, quality, and experience. We believe great style starts with great people – and our team sets the tone for everything we do.
We’re looking for a Sales Associate who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and understands that high-end retail is equal parts service, sales, and attention to detail. This individual must have a strong service mindset, the ability to confidently sell and upsell product, and the flexibility to pivot between project-based work and customer service depending on store traffic and seasonality.
Retail experience is required and candidates must be available to work weekends.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service & Sales
- Provide a high-touch, welcoming, and professional experience for every customer.
- Actively engage customers, assess needs, and recommend products with confidence.
- Drive sales through effective selling techniques, including add-ons and upselling.
- Maintain strong product knowledge to support styling, fit, and purchase decisions.
- Deliver consistent service aligned with high-end retail expectations.
Floor Awareness & Flexibility
- Seamlessly pivot from projects (merchandising, restocking, organization, etc.) to customer service as traffic and seasons require.
- Maintain awareness of the sales floor at all times, prioritizing customers over tasks when needed.
- Support peak seasons, events, and promotional periods with urgency and professionalism.
Operational Excellence
- Assist with daily store operations including restocking, merchandising, and visual upkeep.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and brand standards throughout the store.
- Support inventory flow and basic operational tasks as assigned.
Team Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with leadership and peers to maintain a positive, accountable team culture.
- Accept coaching and feedback to continuously improve performance and service standards.
Qualifications
- Previous retail sales experience required.
- Proven ability to sell, upsell, and engage customers confidently.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-first mindset with attention to detail and presentation.
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Availability to work a full-time schedule with rotating weekend requirements.
- Professional appearance and demeanor aligned with a high-end retail brand.
Benefits
- Competitive pay ($18.00 - $25.00/hour depending on experience)
- KPI driven comp plan after 9-months of employment
- Private non-traditional health share coverage (medical, dental, and vision) (Available for full-time staff)
- Preventative care plan provided by employer at no cost to employee (Available for full-time staff)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- 401K Match (Available after one-year of employment)
- Short-term, long-term, accident, and cancer coverage (AFLAC) (Available for full-time staff)
- Paid Time Off (1-Hour Earned per 30-Hours worked)
- Employee Merchandise Discount
Candidates who value professionalism, elevated service standards, and retail excellence are encouraged to submit their resume to [email protected] for consideration.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
