Sales Associate - Part-time

We are looking for a part-time sales associate (approximately 2-3 days/week) to join our team at the New York store.

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE AND TEAM

The Sales Associate should be able to work as part of a team and provide an exceptional shopping experience while having a genuine interest in our New York community and aiming to contribute to the teams overall performance and values.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Our Sales Associates are responsible for excellent customer service, increasing brand knowledge, executing visual standards and driving performance goals set for our store in cooperation with the Store Manager.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• To develop and maintain good product knowledge and provide excellent customer service in line with the company’s expectations.

• An understanding of current products, trends and collections and ensuring that customers are informed and aware.

• To continuously build and maintain customer relationships-our customers are our community!

• To replenish stock and maintain high standards of merchandise and product presentation.

• To know your city and the social movements within it. To use this information as a tool during the customer service ceremony.

• To be aware of daily sales targets, KPI goals and performance against them. Developing sales strategies and driving business growth.

• Work in and promote a team-oriented environment that can have fun whilst remaining professional.

ARE YOU THE ONE?

We seek people with most of the following:

• Great communication skills with a social personality; You enjoy meaningful conversations, listen actively and translate customer needs into memorable buying experiences.

• Engage customers with genuine enthusiasm and pick up on details that let you tailor your approach to each customer.

• Work well with others and is a good team player.

• Open to new things and receptive to constant development.

• Self-motivated, can work productively and take initiative.

• Value creativity, diversity and progress, and you thrive in a modern, purpose-driven environment

• Passionate about Axel Arigato products and brand is a plus.

• Prior sales experience in retail is preferred.

• Sales experience with high-end retail brands is an advantage.

• Willing to work flexible hours and availability as per business needs

HERE'S HOW TO APPLY

Apply by submitting your CV ASAP.

Our recruitment process is strictly based on competencies therefore, we kindly ask you not to include your picture or age with your application.

We process applications continuously and the position may be filled before the last day of application.

Contract type: Part-time 2-3 days weekly
Estimated starting date: ASAP

The expected hourly salary for this role is 19 USD.

ABOUT AXEL ARIGATO
Founded in Sweden in 2014 by Albin Johansson and Max Svärdh, Axel Arigato was born with a disruptive mindset – modernising and democratising the sneaker landscape through a blend of style, quality, community and a digital-first approach.

Grounded in Scandinavian minimalism and elevated with playful, intentional details, every piece is designed with care: crafted to move globally, worn with individuality.

What began online expanded into physical spaces built for energetic cultural exchange - stores and experiences where conversations, performances and unexpected activations dissolve the boundaries between brand and culture.

Today, Axel Arigato continues to evolve with purpose via a people-powered approach. It shows up where culture happens: on streets, at events and across cities.

Built on curiosity. Driven by connection.