Sales Associate - Chico's

Chico's FAS, Inc. - Retail; Frontenac (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Chico's FAS, Inc. is seeking a Sales Associate at 0415 Plaza Frontenac in Frontenac, MO to support management in delivering a customer- and product-focused sales culture. You will help ensure a great customer experience and maximum profitability while learning about our brands and boutique operations.

The role emphasizes MAPS customer service, clienteling, and a fast, efficient checkout, with opportunities to grow in a team that values learning and development.

Qualifications

• Retail or sales experience preferred.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to learn or adapt to technology provided by the company.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to communicate with customers, associates, and management.
• Regular attendance is essential to meet company objectives.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Drive for Results: meet sales goals, recommend merchandise, and assist customers based on needs.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, pricing and visual standards.
• Maintain merchandise handling, loss prevention, and other duties as directed by Management.
• Participate in visual directives including monthly store sets and zone maintenance.
• Model MAPS principles, deliver a cohesive omni-channel experience, and resolve customer concerns.
• Ensure fast, efficient register experience and manage payments, returns, and exchanges.
• Sign up clients for reward programs and build a client following through clienteling and wardrobing.
• Know current product fit and style in-store and online.
• Maintain consistent client communication through the customer book.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Technology aptitude

Multi-tasking

Reliability

Job description

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses.

From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.

Join our chic team, dedicated to a styling and social experience that inspires women to express their individuality.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Sales Associate is responsible for supporting Management in promoting a customer and product-focused sales culture, where our values and guiding principles are at the forefront of all store operations, including ensuring a great customer experience and maximum profitability. We love what we do, and believe that with our teams, we are the most amazing place to work, learn, and grow!

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive for Results
  • Meets company sales goals by utilizing sales techniques and communicating product knowledge to the customer; recommends merchandise selections or helps to locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
  • Maintains knowledge of current sales and promotions; maintains pricing and visual standards.
  • Maintains standards in merchandise handling, presentation, loss prevention, and all other duties as directed by Management.
  • Participates in visual directives including monthly store sets and zone maintenance.
• Customer Experience
  • Models and promotes the Most Amazing Personal Service (MAPS) principles and standards, offering a cohesive omni channel experience.
  • Ensures prompt resolution of customer concerns.
  • Ensures a fast and efficient register experience, remaining current on policies regarding payments, coupon acceptance, returns and exchanges, security practices and other applicable operations.
  • Reinforces buying decisions at the checkout and achieves add on goals including gift card sales.
  • Signs up clients for reward program.
  • Builds and maintains a solid customer following through clienteling and wardrobing.
  • Knows current product fit and style assortment offerings in store and on line.
  • Maintains consistent client communication through utilization of customer book.
• Operational Excellence
  • Supports replenishment activities that keep the store full and abundant.
  • Assists with locate fulfillment.
  • Assists with visual directives, including floor sets, window changes, visual presentations, signage placement, etc. as directed.
  • Assist with boutique cleanliness and organization
• Teamwork and Growth
  • Promotes an inclusive, collaborative approach to problem solving.
  • Seeks personal developmental opportunities and readily solicits feedback.

Other duties as assigned.

This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Retail or sales experience preferred
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to learn or adapt to technology provided by the company
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate with customers, Associates, and Management
• Regular attendance is essential to this position to ensure adequate coverage to meet company objectives.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant Walking/Standing- 67-100% of 8-hour shift
• Occasional Lifting up to 50 lbs.- 1-33% of 8-hour shift
• Frequent Climbing- 34%-66% of 8-hour shift

0415 Plaza Frontenac

Chico's FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.