Lead, Full Time - Aurora Premium

Banana Republic; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 18,046 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Banana Republic in the United States is seeking a store associate to support the store leadership team by performing functional tasks and role‑modeling our selling behaviors, with a focus on delivering a best‑in‑class customer experience and maintaining productivity.

You will educate customers about loyalty programs, collaborate with colleagues to complete tasks on time, support opening/closing duties and omni‑channel initiatives, and stay flexible to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer-facing roles preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and engage with customers.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support store leadership by performing assigned tasks and modeling selling behaviors.
• Educate customers about loyalty programs and brand benefits.
• Collaborate with team to complete tasks on time and maintain productivity.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures and omni‑channel customer experiences.
• Ensure compliance with store standards and deliver a best‑in‑class customer experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tech literacy

Job description

About Banana Republic

Banana Republic is a storyteller’s brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections made to inspire and enrich life’s journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we continue to evolve our heritage of exploration through thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that blend timeless style with exceptional craftsmanship.

Banana Republic is a storyteller’s brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections made to inspire and enrich life’s journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we continue to evolve our heritage of exploration through thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that blend timeless style with exceptional craftsmanship. Our team is made up of passionate, curious storytellers — creators and visionaries who seek out what’s next and bring it to life through elevated design, immersive experiences, and a shared spirit of creativity and innovation.

About The Role

In this role, you will support the store leadership team by performing functional tasks as assigned. You will act as a role model to employees to support selling behaviors and the execution of tasks in specific areas of expertise. You will focus on leading processes, executing tasks, and maintaining productivity to ensure goals are met. Through collaboration with your leadership team, your goal is to role model and teach your team and drive behaviors to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.

What you'll do

• Consistently treat all customers and employees with respect and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Promote customer loyalty by educating customers about our loyalty programs.
• All leads are expected to become experts of the brand's selling behaviors by role modeling these behaviors with every customer who walks through our doors and allowing us to provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Support sales leader during (non-peak) hours, with the customer as the primary focus
• Support the store leadership team by collaborating effectively with employees and ensuring work tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Build and share expertise in the product lifecycle
• Support completion of work before or after the store operating hours, inclusive of opening and/or closing checklists
• Leverage omni-channel to deliver a frictionless customer experience.
• Ensure all compliance standards are met.

Who you are

• You embodyGapInc’sPurpose,Mission,Vision, Valuesand Behaviors
• Provides clear and direct communication of expectations.
• Ability to utilize technology effectively to engage with customers and team to meet goals
• Demonstrate interest and initiative towards continuous improvement and growth
• Agreeable to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holiday, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
• Able to maneuver around the sales floor, stockroom and office and can lift up to 30 pounds.

Hourly Range: $13.10 - $16.00

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

Benefits at Banana Republic

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.
• For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.