Sales Associate- Leesburg Corner Premium Outlet

The Children's Place; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Place in Leesburg, Virginia, is seeking a Sales Associate to support the Store Leadership Team in achieving company goals and delivering exceptional customer service. You will demonstrate product knowledge, effective selling techniques, and maintain merchandise presentation across the store.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, communicating promotions, managing stock, and ensuring a clean storefront and backroom. Must be 18+ with prior retail exposure.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with urgency and prioritize service.
• Greet customers and provide level of service.
• Explain value, promotions, and handle out-of-stock items.
• Address customer concerns with sound judgment.
• Support sales goals and convert on the floor.
• Operate cash wrap and educate on PLACE Card.
• Maintain stock levels and merchandise presentation.
• Keep stockroom neat and adhere to safety.
• Follow LP procedures to protect company assets.

Skills

Customer engagement

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Flexible schedule

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Retail experience preferred

Must be at least 18 years old

Job description

Location

Leesburg, Virginia

Job Summary

The Sales Associate will be responsible for supporting the Store Leadership Team to achieve all company goals and initiatives. The Sales Associate will model and maintain excellent customer service with effective communication, product knowledge, and appropriate selling techniques. The Sales Associate will maintain company standards of all merchandise presentation, replenishment, and sizing while maintaining a new and clean store and backroom.

Responsibilities

• 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

Compensation

Hourly/Salary $12.77 - $16.77 Per Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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

Company Culture

make our PLACE yours

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.