PT Sales Associate - 1998 FAYETTE MALL

Forever 21; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sales Associate who embodies the spirit of customer service. In this role, you'll create an inviting atmosphere for shoppers and ensure that every customer interaction is positive and memorable. Your responsibilities will include assisting customers with their needs, maintaining store standards, and processing transactions efficiently. This dynamic position requires someone who can adapt to a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks. If you thrive on making customers happy and enjoy working in retail, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ year of retail sales experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

POS Register System

Job description

Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:00 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. Speaks positively about the brand, our customers, and other team members. Demonstrates initiative, teamwork, and ownership in every interaction.
8. Maintains the visual standards for the selling floor, fitting rooms, visual displays, and presentations. Assists in daily store recovery, before, during, or after store opening hours.
9. Adheres to company policies, procedures, and loss prevention practices.
10. Shares feedback and ideas with management that will help improve the processes in the store. Adapts to an environment that changes quickly while managing multiple tasks.
11. Provides support for all cross-functional departments.
12. 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. Must be energetic and charismatic.
3. Must have strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
4. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to act with integrity and business maturity to ensure interactions are conducted without bias or prejudice.
5. Must be able to complete sales transactions in the POS register system.
6. Must be available to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which may include the closing shift, weekends, and holidays.
7. Must be able to spend up to 100% of the working time standing and walking. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. 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.