Home Commission Associate - Southland S/C

JCPenney; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) with company match

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

JCPenney is seeking a commission associate in our home department to drive customer service and profitable sales through product knowledge and service excellence. You will engage customers, guide selections, and help build a loyal clientele while contributing to store profitability.

The role includes participation in inventory processes, transfers, returns, and pricing/signing, with a focus on meeting performance standards such as shrink reduction and iCAP goals.

Qualifications

• Interacts with customers to determine needs and assists with product selection.
• Participates in inventory, transfers, returns, and pricing/signing.
• Keeps knowledge up to date with trends and training.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers to determine needs and guide purchase decisions.
• Participate in inventory, transfers, returns, and pricing/signing.
• Meet performance standards including iCAP, sales, service, profit, and attendance.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Inventory processes

Product knowledge

Job description

As a commission associate in our home department, you are accountable for driving customer service to achieve profitable sales growth by combining in-depth product knowledge and passion for service to build clientele and to drive sales.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Customer Service & Sales - Approaches customers in a friendly manner to engage, determine needs, and help customers make decisions about desired product or service. Informs customers of key product attributes to generate interest and to build clientele. Covers care/protection plans and suggests additional products to customers.
• General Operations - Participates in inventory processes, Merchandise Transfer Out (MTO), Return to Vendor, Return to Warehouse and Defective Merchandise Transfer Out activities. Completes pricing and signing processes in specialty businesses. Stays up to date with new trends and styles through industry publications and communications and participates in ongoing technical skills development through company and/or vendor‑provided training and skill practice.
• Performance Standards - Consistently meets established performance standards; including but not limited to shrink and safety initiatives, the company's iCAP program, product and service sales, customer service, profit, productivity, and attendance.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

• Drives Results - Solve problems and make smart decisions that drive sales, profit, or customer service; execute your work efficiently and effectively; inspire strong performance in yourself and others.
• Builds Ownership - Provide great customer service; cooperate and build positive, inclusive, and respectful relationships; take accountability for your actions and outcomes.
• Drives Intensity - Proactively find ways to improve the customer experience; show the confidence and courage to do what is right; act with energy and urgency.

In addition to a competitive wage, this position offers 2% commission on net sales of qualified merchandise.

What you get:

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.

About JCPenney:

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality, and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when, and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement.

Pay Range

USD $13.75/Hr - USD $13.75/Hr.