Sales Associate - Hanford Mall

The Children's Place; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 2,328,000 - 2,879,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children’s Place in Hanford, California is seeking a Retail Associate to greet customers, assist with merchandise, and drive sales. You will promote current promotions, help customers find items, and ensure accurate stock levels on the floor.

As part of daily duties, you’ll maintain store presentation, assist at the cash wrap, and educate customers on the PLACE Card while delivering fast, friendly service. Prior retail experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge customers with the appropriate level of service.
• Respond to customer inquiries with urgency and prioritize tasks.
• Promote current promotions and communicate merchandise value.
• Maintain stock levels, ensuring sizes and styles are represented.
• Keep the store and stockroom orderly and clean.
• Provide fast, friendly service at the cash wrap and educate on the PLACE Card.

Skills

Excellent customer engagement

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Hanford, California

Key Accountabilities

• Be aware of customer activity and respond with a sense of urgency, prioritizing assisting customers over other tasks
• Greet and acknowledge customers while providing the appropriate level of service
• Effectively communicate value and quality of our merchandise while sharing our current promotions and offer solutions for “out of stock” items when necessary
• Exercise sound judgment in effectively addressing customer concerns
• Demonstrate the appropriate level of selling skills to positively impact conversion
• Provide fast, friendly, and accurate service at the cashwrap while educating customers on the benefit of the PLACE Card
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure that all sizes and styles are represented
• Follow company standards of merchandise presentation, signage, and display
• Support and maintain a neat, clean, and organized stockroom while adhering to a customer ready environment, and adhering to safety requirements
• Perform daily housekeeping duties to company standard
• Guarantee company assets by ensuring adherence to all Loss Prevention procedures
• Inform Store Leadership Team of maintenance and facility needs promptly to ensure that customers and associates are provided a clean and safe environment
• Contribute focused, well-managed efforts towards achievement of store goals
• Exhibit flexibility by processing stock when necessary

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous retail experience preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Skills and Behaviors

• Excellent customer engagement
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work in team environment
• Must be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including weekends, overnights, evenings, and call-in shifts
• Ability to maneuver on sales floor and stockroom; climb ladder, lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Hourly/Salary $16.90 - $20.90 Per Hour

The Children’s Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

make our PLACE yours Being a part of our team takes collaboration and hard work.

If you are eager to learn and work in a diverse, inclusive, fast-paced and engaging work environment,

We are seeking top talent who are eager to contribute to a high-performing team! We are proud to be the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America and continue to celebrate the success of our collection of brands, including The Children’s PLACE, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade and PJ PLACE.