Customer-First Fashion Sales Associate

Soma; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Community partnerships

Job summary

Soma in Columbia, SC is hiring a Sales Associate to provide warm, personalized service and build lasting relationships with customers. You will share product knowledge, support merchandising, and help create a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.

We value flexibility—nights, weekends, and holidays—and a team-oriented mindset. You’ll learn new processes, assist with store operations, and contribute to a welcoming, high-energy environment for customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Passion for our brand, fashion, and empowering confidence.
• Flexible availability — including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Team player mindset with ownership and initiative.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Must be at least 16 years old for most states; 18+ for others.
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a customer-centered experience reflecting our hospitality culture.
• Initiate authentic conversations to understand customer needs and provide personalized service.
• Create a seamless omnichannel experience using available tools.
• Educate customers about brand loyalty programs.
• Assist store leaders with merchandising, inventory replenishment, and store organization.
• Maintain a visually inspiring store environment reflecting brand standards.

Skills

Customer service

Product knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Merchandising

Job description

Soma in Columbia, SC is hiring a Sales Associate to provide warm, personalized service and build lasting relationships with customers. You will share product knowledge, support merchandising, and help create a seamless omnichannel shopping experience.

We value flexibility—nights, weekends, and holidays—and a team-oriented mindset. You’ll learn new processes, assist with store operations, and contribute to a welcoming, high-energy environment for customers and colleagues.