Retail Stock Associate (Early Morning) - Cermak Plaza

Gap; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Paid Time Off

Volunteer hours

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision and life

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Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Gap is seeking a Store Associate in Berwyn, IL to execute efficient stockroom and merchandise processes. You’ll help create a neat, organized environment that delivers a seamless brand experience for customers on the sales floor and back-of-house operations.

You will be part of a team focused on delivering productive store operations, pairing strong communication with a proactive attitude. Weekend and holiday shifts may be required to meet store needs.

Qualifications

• Good communicator with the ability to engage with your team and customers
• Problem solver focused on continuous improvement
• Organized with strong time management
• Able to handle interactions courteously and professionally
• Able to learn procedural knowledge from on-the-job training
• Flexible schedule including weekends/holidays/early mornings or late nights

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales growth and profitability by maintaining stockroom and sales floor
• Handle receiving, processing shipments, stocking merchandising, and supporting sales floor
• Assist and support execution of store merchandising floor plans
• Leverage omni-channel offerings to deliver a frictionless customer experience
• Maintain awareness of current product across departments
• Provide excellent service with a positive attitude to internal and external customers
• Respond to internal/external requests courteously and promptly

Skills

Communication

Team engagement

Organized

Customer service

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Flexible scheduling

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.

We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we’re headed, we’d love to have you join us.

About The Role

In this role, you will execute operational and merchandising processes effectively and efficiently, and ensure a neat, clean, and organized stockroom and sales floor. Your goal is to create a seamless experience between back of house and the sales floor to bring our brand to life for our customers while building brand loyalty and delivering with productivity.

What you’ll do

• Maximize the company sales growth and profitability by maintaining the stockroom and sales floor, and facilitate the flow of product to provide an engaging experience to every customer
• Perform duties associated with receiving and processing shipment, stocking merchandising, and supporting the sales floor, fitting room, and check out, as required
• Assist and support the execution of the store’s merchandising floor plans
• Leverage omni channel offerings to deliver a frictionless customer experience
• Maintain an awareness of current product in all departments
• Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward the job and company to both internal and external customers in all forms of communication.
• Courteous and responsive to internal/external request

Who you are

• Good communicator with the ability to utilize technology effectively and engage with your team and customers to meet goals
• Problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement, who is always learning, open to feedback and takes action as required
• Organized and strong time management skills
• Able to handle interactions and potential issues/concerns courteously and professionally
• Use basic information-gathering skills to solve problems
• Ability to learn procedural knowledge acquired through on-the-job training
• Available to a work a flexible schedule to perform stock and merchandising tasks, including weekends and holidays, early morning, or late-night shifts (differs per store)

Hourly Range: $15.40 - $15.50

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 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.
• 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.