Sales Associate - Hanford Mall (Seasonal)

The Children's Place; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Place in Hanford, California is seeking a store associate to deliver outstanding customer service at the point of sale. You will greet customers, communicate value, and promote current promotions while assisting with out-of-stock solutions and accurate checkout.

You’ll maintain shelves and stockrooms, support loss prevention, and ensure all sizes and styles are represented. Flexible scheduling and a 18+ HS diploma are required; 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 customers and provide attentive service.
• Respond to customer inquiries with urgency and accuracy.
• Explain current promotions and offer solutions for out-of-stock items.
• Maintain clean, well-organized displays and stockrooms.
• Assist at the cashwrap with fast, friendly service and PLACE Card education.
• Support stock replenishment and ensure all sizes/styles are represented.
• Adhere to loss prevention procedures and company standards.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Flexible scheduling

Lifting 50 lbs

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.