PT Sales Associate - Cielo Vista #0114

Forever 21; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Sales Associate who embodies a passion for customer service and a love for retail. In this dynamic role, you will create an inviting atmosphere for shoppers, engage with them through effective sales techniques, and contribute to a team that values collaboration and excellence. You will be responsible for ensuring customers have a memorable shopping experience while maintaining the store's visual standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that celebrates diversity and inclusion while making a positive impact in the retail space.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old with retail experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Sales Techniques

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

POS Register System

Job description

Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00 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’s 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.

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).

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.