PT Sales Associate - 1932 SPOKANE VALLEY MALL

Forever 21; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Associate to join their team in Spokane. This role is perfect for someone who loves engaging with customers and creating a positive shopping experience. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional service, utilizing effective selling techniques, and maintaining store standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with a team, this opportunity is for you. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion while offering a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, paid time off, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of retail sales experience preferred.
• Must be energetic, charismatic, and possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Assist customers with inquiries and merchandise selection.
• Maintain visual standards and assist in daily store recovery.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Sales Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS Register System

Job description

Spokane, WA, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM

The Sales Associate is responsible for demonstrating knowledge and love of the brand while ensuring each customer has an exciting and enjoyable experience. The Sales Associate brings a positive attitude and service mentality to every interaction in an effort to delight the Forever 21 shopper.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Consistently creates a welcoming environment as customers enter or exit the store.
2. Immediately responds to customer inquiries and needs. Proactively seeks opportunities to deliver a great customer experience. Assists in the location, availability, and selection of merchandise.
3. Uses basic selling techniques to engage with the customer.
4. Introduces current sales, promotions, credit card applications, and other brand initiatives to gain customer loyalty.
5. Follows the Company’s Customer FIRST model (Friendly Greeting, Identifying Needs, Responding, Suggesting and Styling, and Thanking).
6. Completes sales transactions and maintains proper accountability at registers.
7. Processes merchandise returns and exchanges courteously and under company guidelines.
8. Speaks positively about the brand, about our customers, and about other team members.
9. Demonstrates initiative, teamwork, and ownership in every interaction.
10. Maintains the visual standards for the selling floor, fitting rooms, visual displays, and presentations.
11. Assists in daily store recovery, before, during, or after store opening hours.
12. Adheres to company policies, procedures, and loss prevention practices.
13. Shares feedback and ideas with management that will help improve the processes in the store.
14. Adapts to an environment that changes quickly while managing multiple tasks.
15. Provides support for all cross-functional departments.
16. Helps set the tone and standards that drive customer satisfaction and that will lead the business to be recognizable within the market.

Minimum Requirements

1. Must be at least 16 years of age.
2. Minimum of one year of retail sales experience and previous cash handling experience is preferred.
3. Must be energetic and charismatic.
4. Must have strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
5. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to act with integrity and business maturity to ensure interactions are conducted without bias or prejudice.
6. Must be able to complete sales transactions in POS register system.
7. Must be available to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business which may include the closing shift, weekends, and holidays.
8. Must be able to spend up to 100% of the working time standing and walking.
9. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
10. Must be able to perform repetitive finger, hand, and wrist motions, as well as bending, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, and working with cleaning chemicals.

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, Catalyst Brands offers a benefits package, including health care (medical, prescription, dental, vision), company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off programs starting with a minimum of 15 days based on role, overtime pay (if hourly), flexible work schedule, and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found here.

Reasonable Accommodation

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable qualified employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Catalyst Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship, and any other characteristic protected by law (“Protected Characteristics”).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment, and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods.
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level.
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.
• For Stores & Distribution Centers: Bend, lift, open, and move product and fixtures up to 50 lbs., as needed.

Please note that the deadline for submitting your application for this position is three weeks from the date the job posting was published.