Sales Associate — Growth, Incentives & 50% Discount

KnitWell Group; Deer Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Incentive opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Generous employee discount (50–70%)

Referral program

Discounts on travel and entertainment

Job summary

Talbots in Deer Park, IL is seeking a Regular/Part time sales associate to provide exceptional customer service, promote products, and build brand relationships.

You will support store leadership, handle multiple customers, stay informed on fashion trends, and create outfits to meet customer needs. Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Pay ranges $15.50-$19.40 per hour, USD.

Qualifications

• Provide exceptional customer service and promote products.
• Demonstrate a customer-centric approach and brand representation.
• Engage with customers to understand needs and suggest outfits.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional customer service experience and promote the product and builds brand relationships.
• Take an active role in assisting the management team to build store business.
• Service multiple customers at a time, multi-task and/or handle projects simultaneously.
• Be aware of fashion trends and seek information about all new arrivals, including product knowledge about fit, color, fashion etc.
• Use product knowledge and fashion expertise to create outfits for customers and suggest items to match their needs.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships that support a productive work environment.
• Proactively communicate store information, brand initiatives, discrepancies, and other pertinent information to management in order to better enhance the customer experience.
• Achieve sales and service metrics in key measurable areas.
• Maximize individual performance by participating in learning opportunities, accepting direction, coaching and feedback.
• Achieve sales and service metrics in key measurable areas including Talbots Classic Awards.
• Support all areas of operational excellence, including manage inventory according to policies and procedures including filling orders, recalls, recovery, replenishment, re-tickets etc.
• Plan and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the customer and business.
• Responsible for leading/supervising others on occasion and opening the store for business and/or closing the store.
• Seek to understand customer needs & wants with curiosity and confidence through intentional conversation.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

POS systems

iPad/handheld devices

Job description

Talbots in Deer Park, IL is seeking a Regular/Part time sales associate to provide exceptional customer service, promote products, and build brand relationships.

You will support store leadership, handle multiple customers, stay informed on fashion trends, and create outfits to meet customer needs. Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Pay ranges $15.50-$19.40 per hour, USD.