Sales Associate - Marketplace Shopping Center

Oldham County Schools; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national lifestyle brand is seeking a Sales Associate to provide exceptional customer service and foster loyalty by connecting with customers. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to engage in retail at J.Jill, known for its thoughtful apparel and focus on women's style. Join a team dedicated to building lasting relationships while achieving sales goals in a supportive environment.

Benefits

40% off eligible purchases

401(k) plan with match eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Group discounts on insurance

Discount Marketplace for various services

Qualifications

• Preferably experience in Women's specialty retail.
• Passionate about fashion and the J.Jill brand.
• Strong style and wardrobing skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and productivity performance goals.
• Guide customers in building wardrobes.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales skills

Customer service skills

Merchandising skills

Education

Previous work experience in a retail environment

Tools

Point of sale system

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

About Us

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status. J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]

About Us

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status. J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]

Overview

The Sales Associate is a member of a talented team that provides service that is unique to our customer's needs. Our associates build genuine connections and loyalty with our customers and help them build an entire wardrobe. Provides a high level of customer service support with product expertise and advanced selling skills. Sales associates also ensure the store environment and visual merchandising standards are consistently maintained.

Responsibilities

Sales Generation and Performance

Responsible for achieving individual and team sales and productivity performance goals:

• Greet customers promptly and genuinely, and re-engage appropriately
• Build customer loyalty by creating genuine connections with customers
• Conduct company sponsored outreach to acquire new customers and increase shopping visits
• Provide our customers with helpful service that is unique to their needs, greeting customers promptly and genuinely
  
  

Customer Service

• Guide customers to looks that flatterÂ
• Assist customers in building great wardrobes by providing guiding, helpful service and advice, suggesting layering and accessorizing options
• Help our customers build an entire wardrobe that is easy, versatile and trend right
• Keep up-to-date on J. Jill product features: colors, fabrics, fit, styles, care, etc.
• Keep up to date on what's in fashion today and how J. Jill translates fashion trends for our customers
  
  

Visual Merchandising

• Assist with floor set execution and ongoing re-merchandising of store
• Maintain excellent visual standards
• Replenish the sales floor according to minimum product level standards
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Contribute to operational excellence by participating in all operational functions including: marketing, product processing and replenishment, markdowns and promotions, store cleanliness and backroom organizationÂ
• Complies with company policies and procedures, ensures a safe environment and protects company assets
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a retail environment, Women's specialty retail experience preferred
• Point of sale system, technical experience
• Connections within the community preferred
• Passionate about fashion and the J. Jill brand; continually engaged
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven sales and customer service skills
• Strong style, merchandising and wardrobing skills
  
  

Benefits, Tailored For You.

• Approximate pay range is $15.15 - $18.90 per hour.
• Associate discount of 40% off eligible purchases
• 401(k)-retirement plan with discretionary match, after meeting eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program that can help you navigate current events
• Group discounts on ID theft protection, auto, pet and homeowner insurance
• Discount Marketplace for travel, tickets, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
  
  

Our Brand

J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful, and inspired style that celebrates the totality of all women and designs its products with its core brand ethos in mind: keep it simple and make it matter. J. Jill offers a high touch customer experience through over 200 stores nationwide and a robust ecommerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Retail

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Oldham County Schools by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Salesperson” roles.

Urbana-Champaign Area $15.00-$15.80 2 weeks ago

Instore Grocery Sales Representative/Merchandiser

Sales Representative - Paid Relocation to Cincinnati - $2500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Champaign, IL $125,000.00-$250,000.00 1 day ago

Champaign, IL $3,000.00-$6,000.00 3 weeks ago

Urbana, IL $50,000.00-$65,000.00 1 month ago

Urbana, IL $50,000.00-$120,000.00 6 months ago

Champaign, IL $75,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.