Sales Associate

knitwellgroup; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development opportunities

Community partnerships

Job summary

Chico's in Centralia, WA is seeking a Sales Associate to welcome customers and deliver personalized service. You will help with merchandising, inventory, and store upkeep while fostering a friendly, team-driven environment.

The role requires flexible availability including nights and weekends. Pay ranges from $17.13 to $21.40 per hour; this is a regular/part-time position offering medical/dental/vision options, a 401(k), and merchandise discounts.

Qualifications

• Passion for brand and fashion, and empowering confidence.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Team player with ownership and initiative.
• Ability to learn new processes and tools quickly.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a customer-centered experience reflecting hospitality.
• Initiate conversations to understand needs and provide personalized service.
• Create a seamless omnichannel experience using available tools.
• Educate customers about brand loyalty programs.
• Support store leaders with merchandising, inventory replenishment, and organization.
• Maintain a visually inspiring store that reflects brand standards.
• Contribute to a positive work environment through teamwork.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Learn quickly

Job description

About us

Established in 1983 in a small Sanibel Island boutique filled with artfully stylish pieces, Chico’s has evolved to inspire accomplished women to embrace and express their individuality through effortless chic and unique styles. We’re dedicated to making women feel confident and beautiful. Build your career with a team that empowers you.

About the role
As a Sales Associate, you'll be the welcoming face of a customer-centered environment that reflects our culture of hospitality. You'll be part of a team fostering genuine customer connections, sharing product knowledge, and providing personalized service.

The impact you can have
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Deliver a customer-centered experience that reflects our culture of hospitality.
• Initiate authentic conversations with customers to understand their needs and provide personalized service.
• Create a seamless omnichannel experience by utilizing available tools.
• Educate customers about the benefits of brand loyalty programs.
• Contribute to overall store performance by staying accountable to personal goals.
• Assist store leaders with merchandising, inventory replenishment, and store organization.
• Maintain a visually inspiring store environment that reflects brand standards.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by embracing teamwork and collaboration.

You'll bring to the role

• Passion for our brand, fashion, and empowering confidence.
• Flexible availability — including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Team player mindset with a high level of ownership and initiative.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Must be at least 16 years old for the following states: AZ, GA, ID, IL, KS, MS, MO, MT, ND, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, and VA.
• For all other states, must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, reach, stretch for products as well as maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom, operate the register, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands
• Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands
• Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships

Availability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.

Location: Store 1150-Centralia Outlets-Chico's-Centralia, WA 98531

Position Type: Regular/Part time

Pay Range: $17.13 - $21.40 Hourly USD

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.