Sales Associate

Soma; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discounts

401(k) plan

Professional development & advancement

Job summary

Soma in Charlottesville, VA, welcomes customers with a warm, knowledgeable approach and delivers personalized service in a customer-centered environment. You will share product insights, promote loyalty programs, and help create a seamless omnichannel experience while supporting merchandising and store upkeep.

We value teamwork, strong communication, and a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service mindset with a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage customers.
• Works well in a team and takes initiative to help store goals.
• Able to learn new processes and tools quickly.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and build authentic connections to understand needs.
• Provide personalized service and educate on products and loyalty programs.
• Maintain an omnichannel experience using available tools and resources.
• Support merchandising, inventory, and store organization to meet standards.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and store performance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

Tools

POS system

Job description

About usInspired by our customers who appreciate fashion as much as function, Soma is an intimate apparel brand that embraces a passion for comfort and confidence by offering beautiful, innovative solutions. At Soma, every day is a chance to make women feel more empowered. Join the movement. Bring your talents and discover opportunities, support, and growth.About the roleAs 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 haveIn 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 rolePassion 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.BenefitsOptional medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) planMerchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brandsProfessional development and opportunities for advancement across our brandsCommunity impact through our philanthropic partnershipsAvailability 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 5518-Barracks Road Shopping Center-Soma-Charlottesville, VA 22903Position Type:Regular/Part timePay Range:$12.77 - $15.95 Hourly USDEqual Employment OpportunityThe 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.