DSW Store Associate Part-Time

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a part-time Store Associate to provide exceptional customer service and maintain store standards. Applicants will engage with customers, assist with transactions, and ensure a welcoming environment. No prior retail experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to enter the retail industry.

Qualifications

• Availability to meet business needs.
• Professional, friendly, and customer-focused demeanor.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Store technology

Job description

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Find Your Fit at DSW

We have a personal relationship with our shoes! You might say we’re even shoe obsessed. 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 whose core values ground us in the decisions we make. Our value of We Belong means that we include many voices at the table, with different perspectives adding to the dialog. We strive to support our associates in putting their best foot forward and helping our customers do the same. As we continue to grow, we’re excited for YOU to be a part of the evolution of DSW.

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:

• Be empowered to meet the customer where they are and personalize their experience: Greet every customer with a helpful and friendly approach, read customer cues, match their needs with an elevated level of service, and meet the customer where they are at.
• Share the benefits of the DSW Loyalty program and enroll new members.
• Answer questions regarding product and complete customer transactions through in-store sales or digital orders.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe environment: including clearing trash, returning shoes to their location, cleaning the store, vacuuming, and organizing stockroom.
• Handle merchandise: receive inbound freight, prepare, and place merchandise on the sales floor, complete markdowns, and maintain stockroom organization.
• Leverage in-store and digital services: complete fulfillment functions, locate items, inspect products, and ensure readiness for pickup/delivery.
• Customer service excellence: process transactions accurately, follow policies, and partner with leadership on escalated issues.
• Bring energy and teamwork: participate in meetings, accept feedback, and support inclusivity.

Required Skills:

• Availability to meet the business needs.
• Professional, friendly, and customer-focused demeanor.
• Ability to move quickly to meet expectations.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficiency with store 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 retail experience required.