Sales Associate

Madewell Stores Madewell, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Bonus programs

60% product discount

Job summary

Madewell is seeking a Sales Associate in Houston to embody the brand, help customers find their look, and collaborate with teammates to drive business success.

You will focus on a seamless, inclusive customer experience and uphold our values while contributing to store operations and product initiatives.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older to be eligible for the role.
• Passion for the brand and customer experience.
• Ability to stay current with fashion trends and collaborate with team.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift at least 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide a seamless and authentic customer experience aligned with the Madewell brand.
• Drive sales while meeting or exceeding service expectations.
• Assist in store tasks and product-related duties as directed by management.
• Share customer feedback with management for improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Teamwork

Job description

Our Story

At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well.

Job Summary

As a Sales Associate, you embody our brand with personal style and passion, bringing welcoming energy to the sales floor daily. You'll assist customers in discovering their look and collaborate effectively with other team members and managers to drive business success. Your focus is on creating a seamless customer experience with a spirit of collaboration, kindness, and inclusivity.

What You’ll Do

• Provide a seamless and authentic customer experience that is an extension of the brand.
• Drive sales while exceeding selling and service expectations for our customers.
• Assist in operational and product-driven store tasks assigned by the management team while acting in a manner that aligns with our brand values.
• Share customer feedback and insights with the management team.

Who You Are

• Are at least 18 years old.
• Passionately support our brand, customers, and teams.
• Stay up to date with current fashion trends and industry developments.
• Embrace teamwork, flexibility, and courtesy while executing tasks.
• Innovate and champion new ideas while navigating uncertainty, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
• Have scheduling flexibility, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry and move at least 40 pounds | 18 kilos.

Some Perks and Benefits

• Competitive base pay and bonus programs
• Up to 60% discount on branded product from J. Crew, J. Crew Factory, and Madewell Entertainment, travel, fitness, and mobile technology discounts
• 401(k) plan with company matching donations

See our full list of benefits here. Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Hourly Range: $13.75 - $17.10

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks. One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging.

We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds. JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.

COME JOIN THE TEAM!

Whether you’re taking the first step in your career or are a professional looking for an exciting new opportunity, we offer a wide array of challenging and creative roles. We foster a collaborative, community-driven and innovative environment in our stores, home offices, and distribution and call centers.

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Our workplace should be a safe haven, where you flourish and succeed both as an individual and teammate.

Discrimination, harassment and intimidation have no place in our offices, stores, or contact and distribution centers. We will not tolerate it in any form, and furthermore, it is illegal. This applies not only to our associates but also to vendors and customers. We explicitly prohibit discrimination based on the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, legally protected physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics, testing and refusing to submit to a test), veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Any behavior or acts that violate this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.