San Mateo Full-time Sales Advisor | Hiring
Local Job Overview: San Mateo
Primary Details
- Experience: Entry-Level (Training in San Mateo).
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
- Pay: $14-$17/Hour (approx. $33.1k/Year)
- Position: Sales Advisor (Based in San Mateo)
- Location: San Mateo, CA
- Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Retail Operations.
- Hiring Organization: Target
- This San Mateo-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Target team in San Mateo, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in San Mateo, a key hub for the Retail Operations industry.
Inspire and Guide Our Guests
About Target
Target is a premier destination for trend-forward apparel, home decor, and beauty. Our mission is to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. The Sales Advisor plays a pivotal role in bringing our merchandise to life by providing expert recommendations and a welcoming atmosphere. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with Target, you are joining a creative, guest-focused family.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking trend-savvy, outgoing, and highly approachable individuals to join our specialty sales team. As a Sales Advisor, you will be stationed in high-engagement departments like Style, Beauty, or Home. You will serve as a trend ambassador, delivering the signature inspiration and helpfulness that sets Target apart in the retail industry. This is an engaging role perfect for those who love interacting with people and sharing their product knowledge.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Proactive Engagement: Approach browsing guests on the sales floor to offer personalized styling advice, home decor suggestions, or beauty recommendations.
- Visual Merchandising: Execute continuous floor recovery, ensuring displays, mannequins, and endcaps are perfectly styled according to corporate visual guidelines.
- Product Education: Stay relentlessly up-to-date on new brand launches (like Threshold, A New Day, or Goodfellow & Co.) to educate guests on quality and trends.
- Cross-Selling: Suggest complementary products to guests to build their baskets and enhance their overall shopping experience.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your creativity and salesmanship are heavily rewarded:
- Salary: Competitive starting pay of $16.00 to $19.00 per hour.
- Exclusive Discounts: 10% team member discount across the store, plus 20% off fresh groceries and wellness items.
- Debt-Free Education: Access to our Guild Education program, offering 100% tuition coverage for select undergraduate degrees.
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age (with valid work permit) or 18 years of age upon application.
- No prior retail or sales experience required—we will teach you the art of visual merchandising and consultative selling.
- Must possess a genuine passion for retail trends, a strong work ethic, and a highly friendly demeanor.
- Physical capability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 30 pounds continuously during a shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the San Mateo Full-time Sales Advisor | Hiring position pay at Target?
This role offers a pay range of $14 - $17. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within San Mateo.
Where is this San Mateo Full-time Sales Advisor | Hiring job located?
This position is based in San Mateo, CA. Target has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in San Mateo.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this San Mateo Full-time Sales Advisor | Hiring job?
No prior experience is required. Target provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Target offer for this position?
Target provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Target offer tuition assistance or education benefits?
Yes, Target offers tuition assistance or education benefits for eligible associates. These programs can help cover tuition, books, and fees toward degrees and certifications — check the listing or ask the employer for full details.
Does Target provide training for new hires?
Yes, Target provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
