Sales Associate

Banana Republic; Wrentham (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Competitive PTO

Volunteer hours

401(k) plan

Insurance

Job summary

Banana Republic in the United States seeks a stylish stylist to create aspirational, on-trend looks that elevate the customer experience. You will be an expert on designers, brands, and seasonal trends, helping customers feel welcome and inspired.

You will translate inspiration into customer styling, connect authentically to understand needs, and tell the brand story to drive sales while upholding our inclusive culture. Flexible shifts and a passion for hospitality and fashion are essential.

Qualifications

• Styling experience in luxury fashion to solve customer needs.
• Strong communication to build brand loyalty.
• Flexible scheduling to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Take inspiration from fashion references and translate to customer styling.
• Connect with customers to understand styling needs.
• Serve as Brand storyteller to drive sales and achieve store goals, with the customer as the primary focus.
• Demonstrate values and behaviors consistent with our Words to Live By.
• Create an inclusive environment for customers and employees.
• Support sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, back of house, as required.

Skills

Styling expertise

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Brand storytelling

Flexibility

Job description

About the Role

As a Banana Republic stylist, you will help create aspirational and on trend looks that enhance the customer's emotional connection to the brand. You will be an expert on styling and fashion, with a thorough understanding of designers, brands and seasonal trends. As a stylist, you will contribute to a positive, friendly and inclusive environment that inspires and makes our customers feel welcome. Your goal is to grow the business by genuinely wanting to create an outstanding customer experience.

What You'll Do

• Take inspiration from credible and relevant fashion references, including current style icons and influencers, and translate that inspiration into action by solving customer styling needs
• Connect and engage with customers authentically to understand their styling needs
• Serve as a Brand storyteller to create experiences that drive sales and achieve store goals, with the customer as the primary focus
• Demonstrate values and behaviors consistent with our Words to Live By
• Assist in creating an inclusive environment where our customers and employees feel a sense of belonging
• Support sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, back of house, as required

Who You Are

• Styling experience in luxury fashion and/or strong knowledge of trends and designer brands with the ability to translate that knowledge into solving customer styling needs
• Effective communicator with experience in creating meaningful connections with customers that build brand loyalty
• Flexible and adaptable to work shifts that meet the needs of the business; flexible and/or consistent scheduling may be available
• Ability to maneuver around the salesfloor, stockroom, and office and lift up to 30lb, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Passionate about hospitality, fashion and styling
• Comfortable engaging with customers
• Team player
• Champion of Gap Inc. culture
• Curious with a “can do” attitude

Benefits at Banana Republic

• 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.*
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