DSW Store Associate Part-Time

Designer Brands; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a DSW Store Associate in Pittsburgh. This part-time role emphasizes customer service and teamwork, ensuring a welcoming environment for shoppers. You'll assist in various tasks, from greeting customers to managing transactions, all while embodying the company's core values of belonging and integrity.

Qualifications

• No previous retail experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet every customer with a helpful and friendly approach.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe environment.
• Handle customer transactions accurately.

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Good communication skills

Proficiency with technology

Job description

Join to apply for the DSW Store Associate Part-Time role at Designer Brands.

Find Your Fit at DSW

We have a personal relationship with our shoes! Our shoes tell the world who we are, make us feel great, and inspire us to be our authentic selves. When you embark on a career with DSW, you join a community grounded in our core values. Our value of We Belong means including many voices at the table, with different perspectives enriching our dialogue. We support our associates in putting their best foot forward and helping our customers do the same. As we grow, we're excited for YOU to be part of DSW's evolution.

Reports to: Store Manager and/or Customer Experience Leader (CEL)

Our Values

• We Love What We Do: Bring positive energy and enthusiasm.
• We Own What We Do: Give and receive feedback openly and embrace change as opportunities for growth.
• We Do What's Right: Model high standards of honesty and integrity.
• We Belong: Value unique experiences and encourage different perspectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Greet every customer with a helpful and friendly approach, read cues, match needs with service, and meet customers where they are.
• Share the benefits of the DSW Loyalty program and enroll new members.
• Answer questions about products and complete transactions via in-store sales or digital orders.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe environment, including cleaning, organizing, and housekeeping duties.
• Receive inbound freight, prepare merchandise, complete markdowns, and organize the stockroom.
• Complete fulfillment functions: locate items, inspect, package, and label for pickup/delivery.
• Use company tools to check product availability and place orders.
• Follow all policies and procedures, including asset protection.
• Handle customer transactions accurately, operate the register, and partner with the CEL for escalations.
• Participate actively in team meetings, training, and support an inclusive team environment.

Required Skills

• Availability to meet the business needs.
• Professional, friendly, and customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficiency with technology (Register, iPhone, Calculator).
• Ability to stand or walk up to 100% of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and frequently.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly.

Experience

• No previous retail experience required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Purchasing
• Industry: Retail