Stylist - Retail Sales Associate - Fairview Park

Banana Republic; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clothing retailer seeks a stylist to enhance customer relationships and create distinctive fashion experiences. You will leverage your fashion knowledge to connect authentically with customers while working collaboratively to promote a positive environment. Join us to make a significant impact on our customers' journeys.

Benefits

50% off regular-priced merchandise

Competitive Paid Time Off plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Virtual health care 24/7

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury fashion or trends.
• Ability to connect with customers meaningfully.
• Flexible with scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Translate fashion inspiration into action for customer styling.
• Serve as a brand storyteller to drive sales.
• Create inclusive environments for customers.

Skills

Styling experience

Fashion knowledge

Effective communication

Customer engagement

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.