Sales Associate - Chico's

Chico's FAS, Inc.; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Chico's FAS, Inc. is seeking a Sales Associate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This role supports management by promoting a customer-focused sales culture, ensuring a great customer experience, and maximizing profitability. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to adapt to technology in a fast-paced environment. Retail or sales experience is preferred, and candidates must be at least 18 years old. A flexible schedule including nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Retail or sales experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to learn or adapt to technology provided by the company.
• Regular attendance is essential; ability to work a flexible schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Meets company sales goals through effective selling techniques.
• Ensures prompt resolution of customer concerns.
• Supports replenishment activities to keep the store full.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong organizational skills

Retail or sales experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Objective

The Sales Associate supports Management in promoting a customer- and product-focused sales culture, ensuring a great customer experience and maximum profitability. The role upholds the company’s values and guiding principles across all store operations.

Functional Responsibilities

Drive for Results

• Meets company sales goals by using sales techniques and communicating product knowledge to customers; recommends merchandise selections or helps locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Maintains knowledge of current sales and promotions, pricing, and visual standards.
• Maintains standards in merchandise handling, presentation, loss prevention, and other duties 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 omnichannel 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 wardrobe building.
• Knows 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 locating fulfillment.
• Assists with visual directives, including floor sets, window changes, visual presentations, and signage placement, as directed.
• Assists 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.
• Communicates 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 8‑hour shift.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs – 1‑33% of 8‑hour shift.
• Frequent climbing – 34‑66% of 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.