Retail Sales Associate - Grand Rapids Tanger

Gap; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on merchandise

Competitive Paid Time Off plans

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for a Brand Associate in Byron Township, Michigan. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, promoting loyalty programs, and contributing to a positive work environment. Candidates should be passionate about retail, possess strong communication skills, and be able to handle customer interactions professionally. This position offers various benefits, including merchandise discounts, paid time off, and a comprehensive 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• A good communicator with the ability to effectively interact with customers and your team.
• Customer‑focused service provider both on and off the sales floor.
• Able to utilize retail technology and maneuver around the sales floor.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to enhance their shopping experience.
• Promote loyalty through education about programs.
• Support sales floor and maintain a neat workspace.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Retail technology

Team collaboration

Job description

About Gap

Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand — our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.

About the Role

As a Brand Associate, you’re an integral part of our team and bring our brand to life for our customers. You’re responsible for engaging and connecting with our customers by providing excellent customer service resulting in brand loyalty. You’re an expert in product and use your knowledge and experience to educate, inform, inspire and wardrobe the customer. Through collaboration with your leadership team, you’ll deliver a best‑in‑class customer experience using an omni‑channel approach.

What You’ll Do

• Consistently treat all customers and employees with respect and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Promote loyalty by educating customers about our loyalty programs.
• Seek out and engage with customers to drive sales and service using suggestive selling.
• Enhance customer experience using all omnichannel offerings.
• Be accountable to personal goals which contribute to overall store goals and results.
• Support sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, back of house, as required.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized work center.
• Handle all customer interactions and potential issues courteously and professionally.
• Execute operational processes effectively and efficiently.

Who You Are

• A good communicator with the ability to effectively interact with customers and your team to meet goals.
• A customer‑focused service provider both on and off the sales floor to help deliver an exceptional experience for our customers.
• Passionate about retail and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• A problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement, who is always learning, open to feedback and takes action as required.
• Agreeable to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holiday, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
• Able to utilize retail technology.
• Able to maneuver around sales floor, stockroom and office and lift up to 30 lbs.

Benefits at Gap

• 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.

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.