Sales Associate

Knitwell Group; Town of Portage (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Community impact through partnerships

Job summary

Chico’s is seeking a Sales Associate in Portage, MI to deliver a customer-centered shopping experience with a focus on personalized service and hospitality. You will engage customers, learn product details, and guide them through omnichannel options while maintaining brand standards.

The role requires flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and a proactive team player attitude. Join a brand that values customer connections, merchandising, and store performance.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused sales experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn new processes and tools quickly
• Strong ownership and initiative in a team setting
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Deliver a customer-centered shopping experience reflecting hospitality culture
• Initiate conversations to understand customer needs and provide personalized service
• Create seamless omnichannel experiences using available tools
• Educate customers about brand loyalty programs and benefits
• Assist with merchandising, inventory replenishment and store organization
• Maintain an inviting store environment aligned with brand standards
• Support store leadership and collaborate with team to meet goals

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

POS familiarity

Tools

POS system

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 0504-The Crossroads-Chico’s-Portage, MI 49024

Position Type

Regular/Part time

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.