Sales Associate / Key Sales / Seasonal Opportunities - Banter by Piercing Pagoda - Louis Joliet Mall - Joliet, IL
Posted Jul 15, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you helped a customer find exactly what they wanted.
What they are checking: Whether they ask questions to understand needs instead of just showing the most expensive item.
Tell me about a time you hit a sales goal or competed to win something.
What they are checking: Whether they are motivated by goals, since this role is built around sales performance.
What would you do
A customer stops at the kiosk just to look. How do you start a conversation that feels natural?
What they are checking: Whether they can engage mall shoppers warmly without sounding pushy at a small, open kiosk.
Banter does ear piercing. How would you calm a nervous parent and child before a piercing?
What they are checking: Whether they can reassure people, explain the steps clearly and keep safety and hygiene front of mind.
You're working the kiosk alone and three customers walk up at once. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can greet everyone, prioritize and keep the area secure when working solo.
The posting mentions seasonal opportunities. What's your availability during the holidays?
What they are checking: Whether they can work the busy holiday hours when kiosks need the most help.
A customer wants to return earrings that can't be returned for hygiene reasons. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can explain policy kindly and look for another way to help the customer.
About the work
How would you explain the difference between 10 karat and 14 karat gold to a customer?
What they are checking: Whether they can learn and share basic jewelry knowledge in a way customers understand.
How would you suggest an add-on, like a chain or care plan, without seeming pushy?
What they are checking: Whether they can add value to a sale in a way that feels helpful to the customer.
How would you keep jewelry secure at an open mall kiosk?
What they are checking: Whether they think about theft prevention like showing one item at a time and locking cases.
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