Chico's - Sales Associate

Chico's FAS, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Chico's FAS, Inc. is seeking a Sales Associate to enhance customer experience and drive sales at their Peoria location. This role involves supporting management, maintaining product knowledge, and ensuring customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and a passion for retail.

Benefits

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Qualifications

• Retail or sales experience preferred.
• Must be 16 years or older (18 for certain states).
• Regular attendance and flexible work schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Support Management in promoting a customer-focused sales culture.
• Meet company sales goals through effective sales techniques.
• Ensure a fast and efficient register experience.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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Position Objective

The Sales Associate is responsible for supporting Management in promoting a customer and product-focused sales culture, where our values and guiding principles are at the forefront of ensuring a great customer experience and maximum profitability. We love what we do, and believe that with our teams, we are the most amazing place to work, learn, and grow!

Functional Responsibilities

Drive for Results

• Meets company sales goals by utilizing sales techniques and communicating product knowledge to the customer; recommends merchandise selections or helps to locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Maintains knowledge of current sales and promotions; maintains pricing and visual standards.
• Maintains standards in merchandise handling, presentation, loss prevention, and all other duties as directed by Management.
• Participates in visual directives including monthly store sets and sales floor maintenance.

Customer Experience

• Promotes the Most Amazing Personal Service (MAPS) principles and standards as demonstrated in our selling models and offers a cohesive omni-channel experience.
• Ensures prompt resolution of customer concerns.
• Ensures a fast and efficient register experience, remaining current on policies regarding payments, coupon acceptance, returns and exchanges, security practices.
• Reinforces buying decisions at the checkout and achieves add-on goals including gift card sales.
• Signs up clients for reward program.
• Builds and maintains a solid customer following through clienteling and wardrobing.
• Knows current product fit and style assortment offerings in store and online.
• Maintains consistent client communication through utilization of our clienteling tools; Style Connect and Customer Book.

Operational Excellence

• Supports replenishment activities that keep the store full and abundant.
• Assists with locate fulfillment.
• Assists with visual directives, including floor sets, window changes, visual presentations, signage placement, etc., as directed.
• Assists with boutique cleanliness and organization.

Teamwork and Growth

• Promotes an inclusive, collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Seeks personal developmental opportunities and readily solicits feedback.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.

Competencies

• Culture: Living the Chico’s FAS Values and Guiding Principles by demonstrating Customer Focus, Instilling Trust, Driving Engagement, and Delivering Results with High Performance.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Retail or sales experience preferred
• For certain states: must be 16 years of age or older; for others: 18 years or older
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Able to learn or adapt to technology provided by the company
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate with customers, Associates, and Management
• Regular attendance and flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, are required

Physical Requirements

• Constant Walking/Standing - 67-100% of 8-hour shift
• Occasional Lifting up to 50 lbs. - 1-33% of 8-hour shift
• Frequent Climbing - 34-66% of 8-hour shift

The wage range for this position is $15.00 to $18.75, determined based on individual qualifications.

Part-time associates are eligible for employee assistance and discount programs. For more details, visit our Careers page at jobs.chicos.com.

0422 - The Shoppes at Grand Prairie

Chico’s FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other protected category under law.