Stylist - Retail Sales Associate - Preston Crossing

Banana Republic; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer located in Canada is seeking a Stylist to enhance customer experiences through expert styling and a positive environment. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in luxury fashion, outstanding communication skills, and a passion for hospitality. Benefits include a generous merchandise discount, competitive paid time off, and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

50% merchandise discount

Competitive Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in styling and fashion.
• Strong knowledge of trends and designer brands.
• Ability to work flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Translate fashion inspiration into styling solutions.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs.
• Drive sales by focusing on outstanding customer experiences.
• Support various store functions as required.

Skills

Styling experience in luxury fashion

Effective communication

Ability to create meaningful connections

Flexibility and adaptability

Team player

Passionate about hospitality and styling

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.

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.