
Sales Manager (Part Time)
Carters Inc. · Allen Park, MI
- On site
- Part-time
- $45,000 / year
- Allen Park, MI
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Job highlights
- Lead sales team as Sales Manager.
- Focus on customer engagement and brand expertise.
- Foster positive and inclusive team environment.
- Provide training and development opportunities.
- Offer flexible scheduling and great benefits.
About the role
Sales Manager
If you are a CURRENT Carter’s employee, do not apply via this external application. Search "Browse Jobs" in Workday to apply internally.
Love what you do. Carter’s Careers. As a Part Time Sales Manager, you will be the first face of the brand for growing families. You’ll congratulate new parents and grandparents, the first to introduce our new baby essentials, and the first to help prep for the first day of school, and all the big and little moments in their parenting journey. We’re looking for a leader who fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, values and optimizes skills and talents, and continually educates themselves and their team on product styles, features, and benefits.
What we love about Carter’s:
Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop, and Little Planet brands. Carter’s is the #1 most-purchased children’s clothing brand. We’ve become an industry leader by providing quality — from the first Original Bodysuit® to the lasting careers we offer our team. We’ve kept our close-knit culture since our founding, and we invest in our teams with training and development programs, so we all succeed together. A Carter’s career doesn’t feel like a job. It feels like connections, between customers, teams, and families. Caring, teamwork, flexibility, and growth are what make us different.
What’s not to love?
Benefits we love: Schedules that fit your life. Our hours of operation allow you to balance work and personal activities - whether you have class, enjoy a morning workout, or manage carpool. Benefits and perks that make life better, including mental health benefits, a 30% discount on our brands, referral bonuses, and much more! Advance You Program helps earn a GED or a bachelor’s degree tuition-free or learn English as a second language! The opportunity to learn and build skills and grow as an individual. We provide professional and personal development to help shape your career. Development programs to help you grow in your current role and beyond. Whether you’re looking to join us for a season or a long-term career, you can grow at Carter’s.
What You’ll Do:
- Become a product and brand expert of our brands to help families navigate every moment from preemie to size 14
- Welcome customers with a warm greeting and provide assistance with our product styles, features, and benefits
- Maintain a genuine customer focus on the sales floor
- Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for employees and customers
- Consistently model service standards and omni-channel experience while coaching others to success
- Lead and execute an assigned business focus area through planning and detailed follow through
- Perform Leader on Duty supervisor responsibilities by driving results and responding to customer concerns timely and with an appropriate resolution
- Utilize customer feedback to identify areas of opportunity to implement actions to drive results
- Build customer loyalty through Company sponsored programs, including credit
- Offer consistent, in the moment feedback to store team and raise performance concerns to Store Manager
- Recognize exceptional performance through positive reinforcement and appreciation
- Support store team with Asset Protection through a consistent level of customer service, safety awareness, and operational controls
Qualities we’d love in a candidate:
- A positive and solutions-oriented mindset
- Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple tasks at once
- Proficient computer and technology skills (Outlook, Excel, Web navigation, etc.)
- A variety of skills and experiences
- A high school diploma or GED
You can: Lift 40 pounds as needed, with frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Stand or walk for extended periods of time; climb up and down a ladder. Provide availability that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
Carter’s for all:
Carter's is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran).
Additional information: Applications will be accepted until at least 7 days after the posting date. Carter's does not use AI to make any decision in our hiring process. NOTE: This job description is not all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description. Carter’s may reasonably alter your duties, responsibilities, job title, and location.
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Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key skills/competency
- Sales Management
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Product Knowledge
- Brand Expertise
- Retail Operations
- Performance Coaching
- Inventory Management
- Sales Floor Management
- Customer Relationship Management
Skills & topics
- Sales Manager
- Retail Sales
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Brand Management
- Part Time
- Apparel Retail
- Childeren's Clothing
- Sales Strategy
- Customer Engagement
- Retail Management
- Sales Associate
- OshKosh B'gosh
- Skip*Hop
- Little Planet
- Sales
- Management
- Leadership
- Customer
- Retail
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant retail sales and leadership experience, emphasizing customer service and team motivation skills.
- Tailor your application: Address key qualities like a positive mindset and communication skills in your cover letter.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your leadership style, problem-solving abilities, and understanding of the Carter's brands.
- Showcase your fit: Emphasize your passion for working with families and your commitment to creating a welcoming environment.
- Follow instructions: If you are a current employee, apply internally through Workday.
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Frequently asked questions
- How can I apply for the Sales Manager position at Carter's if I'm already an employee?
- Current Carter's employees should not use the external application. Instead, please log into Workday and search for 'Browse Jobs' to find and apply for the Sales Manager position internally.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Part Time Sales Manager at Carter's?
- As a Sales Manager, you'll be the brand's first point of contact for families, introduce new products, and help customers navigate their parenting journey. You'll also foster a positive environment, coach the team, manage sales focus areas, and build customer loyalty.
- What kind of benefits does Carter's offer its employees?
- Carter's offers competitive benefits, including flexible schedules, mental health support, a 30% employee discount on their brands, referral bonuses, and the 'Advance You Program' for tuition-free GED/bachelor's degrees or English language learning.
- What skills and qualities are Carter's looking for in a Sales Manager candidate?
- Carter's seeks candidates with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset, strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, and proficiency in computer skills. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Does Carter's use AI in its hiring process for the Sales Manager role?
- No, Carter's explicitly states that they do not use AI to make any decisions in their hiring process for this Sales Manager position.
- What is the work environment like at Carter's for a Sales Manager?
- Carter's fosters a close-knit, caring culture focused on teamwork, flexibility, and growth. They invest in training and development, aiming to make a career feel like connections rather than just a job.
- What is the physical requirement for the Sales Manager position?
- The role requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds as needed, with frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling. You will also need to stand or walk for extended periods and may need to climb ladders.
- How does Carter's support employee growth and development?
- Carter's provides professional and personal development opportunities, including specific development programs designed to help employees grow in their current roles and advance their careers within the company.
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