Sales Associate - Chico's

Chico's; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Chico's in Murfreesboro is seeking a Sales Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will support management in promoting a customer-focused sales culture, ensuring an excellent customer experience. Responsibilities include driving sales, assisting with store operations, and supporting a collaborative team environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably retail experience. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work flexible hours are essential. The position requires standing and walking for prolonged periods, with some lifting involved.

Qualifications

• Retail or sales experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to communicate with customers, Associates, and Management.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by utilizing sales techniques and product knowledge.
• Ensure a great customer experience by resolving concerns promptly.
• Support store replenishment and visual directives.
• Promote teamwork and inclusive problem-solving.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Sales techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.
• Helps the client understand current product fit and style assortment offerings in store and online.
• Maintains consistent client communication through utilization of a 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Retail or sales experience preferred.
• Must be 18 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; ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant walking/standing – 67–100% of an 8‑hour shift.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. – 1–33% of an 8‑hour shift.
• Frequent climbing – 34–66% of an 8‑hour shift.

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.