Sales Associate- Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets (Seasonal)

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

Job summary

The Children’s Place in Leesburg, VA is hiring a Sales Associate to support the Store Leadership Team in achieving company goals and delivering excellent customer service. You will demonstrate product knowledge, assist customers, and uphold visual standards across merchandise and stock areas.

You’ll greet customers, communicate promotions, manage stock and backroom organization, and process sales at the cashwrap while promoting the PLACE Card. Must be 18+ with prior retail experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer engagement required.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule 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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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 merchandise and discuss promotions.
• Address customer concerns with sound judgment.
• Demonstrate selling skills to positively impact conversion.
• Provide fast, friendly, accurate service at the cashwrap and educate on the PLACE Card.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure sizes/styles are represented.
• Follow merchandise presentation, signage and display standards.
• Keep stockroom neat, clean and organized and maintain a customer-ready environment.
• Perform daily housekeeping to company standard.
• Protect company assets by adhering to Loss Prevention procedures.
• Report maintenance and facility needs to Store Leadership promptly.
• Contribute to store goals and be flexible with stock processing as needed.

Skills

Excellent customer engagement

Time management

Team environment

Adaptability

Flexible schedule

Ladder use & lifting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.