Stylist - Retail Sales Associate - Upper Canada Mall

Banana Republic; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Republic seeks a stylist to enhance customers' emotional connection to the brand through expert styling and fashion knowledge. The role involves creating aspirational looks, engaging with customers, and contributing to a positive store environment. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

50% off regular-priced merchandise

Competitive Paid Time Off plans

Company match for donations and volunteer time

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Virtual health care 24/7

Maternity/Parental Top Up

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury fashion and knowledge of trends.
• Ability to create meaningful connections with customers.
• Flexible and adaptable to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Translate fashion inspiration into customer styling solutions.
• Engage authentically with customers to understand their needs.
• Support various store functions as required.

Skills

Styling experience

Effective communication

Customer engagement

Fashion knowledge

Team player

Job description

About Banana Republic

Banana Republic was founded with an explorer’s spirit and a desire to venture to new places, beyond the boundaries of the everyday. Our clothing is designed for a life with no boundaries.

We travel near and far in search of the finest materials and fabric innovations to infuse style with substance, because we believe that what you wear should open a world of possibilities. And the people that make up Banana Republic share the same qualities as our brand: curious, connected, undaunted by boundaries. Sound like you? Join us for the adventure of what’s next.

About The Role

As a Banana Republic stylist, you will help create aspirational and on trend looks that enhance the customer's emotional connection to the brand. You will be an expert on styling and fashion, with a thorough understanding of designers, brands and seasonal trends. As a stylist, you will contribute to a positive, friendly and inclusive environment that inspires and makes our customers feel welcome. Your goal is to grow the business by genuinely wanting to create an outstanding customer experience.

What You'll Do

Take inspiration from credible and relevant fashion references, including current style icons and influencers, and translate that inspiration into action by solving customer styling needs

Connect and engage with customers authentically to understand their styling needs

Serve as a Brand storyteller to create experiences that drive sales and achieve store goals, with the customer as the primary focus

Demonstrate values and behaviors consistent with our Words to Live By

Assist in creating an inclusive environment where our customers and employees feel a sense of belonging

Support sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, back of house, as required

Who You Are

Styling experience in luxury fashion and/or strong knowledge of trends and designer brands with the ability to translate that knowledge into solving customer styling needs

Effective communicator with experience in creating meaningful connections with customers that build brand loyalty

Flexible and adaptable to work shifts that meet the needs of the business; flexible and/or consistent scheduling may be available

Ability to maneuver around the salesfloor, stockroom, and office and lift up to 30lb, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Passionate about hospitality, fashion and styling

Comfortable engaging with customers

Team player

Champion of Gap Inc. culture

Curious with a “can do” attitude

Benefits at Banana Republic

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta, 30% off at Outlet, and 10% off markdowns at Gap, Banana Republic and Outlet.
• Competitive Paid Time Off plans.*
• Company match for donations and volunteer time*
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• Virtual health care 24/7*
• Maternity/Parental Top Up.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.
• For eligible employees
  
  

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.