DSW Store Associate Part-Time

Designer Brands; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a Store Associate Part-Time. You will greet customers, assist with transactions, and maintain a welcoming environment. This role emphasizes customer service and teamwork, providing an opportunity to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Professional, friendly attitude required.
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 100% of shift.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide excellent service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the store.
• Operate the register and handle cash.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Store Technology

Job description

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

Base pay range

$16.60/hr - $17.60/hr

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

• 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 for customers and staff, including cleaning, organizing, and stocking.
• Receive inbound freight, prepare, and place merchandise on the sales floor, complete markdowns, and organize the stockroom.
• Complete all functions of the fulfillment process, including locating items, inspecting, packaging, and labeling for pickup/delivery.
• Operate the register, ensure transaction accuracy, and handle cash responsibly.
• Partner with the Customer Experience Leader for escalated customer issues.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training, demonstrate teamwork, and support inclusivity.

Required Skills

• Availability to meet the needs of the business.
• Professional, friendly, customer-service focused attitude.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with store technology (registers, iPhone, calculators).
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 100% of shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and frequently.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly.

Experience

• No previous retail experience required.

The pay range is estimated at $16.60 to $17.60 per hour, based on various factors including experience, skills, and location. Benefits are additional and vary by location and position. For more details, visit: https://mymobilewalletcard.com/dbi/