Sales Associate, Oak Brook Center

Soma; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Community involvement

Job summary

Soma in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a Sales Associate to welcome customers and deliver personalized service in a customer-centered environment. You will build connections, share product knowledge, and support a seamless omnichannel experience.

Join a team that values hospitality, teamwork, and community impact while aiding merchandising, inventory management, and store operations. This role requires a positive spirit and strong communication with customers.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused service with ability to build genuine connections.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Team player with ownership and initiative.
• Ability to learn new processes and tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a customer-centered experience reflecting our culture of hospitality.
• Initiate authentic conversations with customers to understand their needs and provide personalized service.
• Create a seamless omnichannel experience by utilizing available tools.
• Educate customers about the benefits of brand loyalty programs.
• Contribute to store performance by supporting merchandising and inventory replenishment.
• Maintain a visually inspiring store environment that reflects brand standards.
• Support teamwork and collaboration to foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

POS System

Job description

About us

Inspired by our customers who appreciate fashion as much as function, Soma is an intimate apparel brand that embraces a passion for comfort and confidence by offering beautiful, innovative solutions. At Soma, every day is a chance to make women feel more empowered. Join the movement. Bring your talents and discover opportunities, support, and growth.

About the role

As a Sales Associate, you'll be the welcoming face of a customer-centered environment that reflects our culture of hospitality. You'll be part of a team fostering genuine customer connections, sharing product knowledge, and providing personalized service.

The impact you can have

• Deliver a customer-centered experience that reflects our culture of hospitality.


• Initiate authentic conversations with customers to understand their needs and provide personalized service.


• Create a seamless omnichannel experience by utilizing available tools.


• Educate customers about the benefits of brand loyalty programs.


• Contribute to overall store performance by staying accountable to personal goals.


• Assist store leaders with merchandising, inventory replenishment, and store organization.


• Maintain a visually inspiring store environment that reflects brand standards.


• Contribute to a positive work environment by embracing teamwork and collaboration.

You'll bring to the role

• Passion for our brand, fashion, and empowering confidence.


• Flexible availability — including nights, weekends, and holidays.


• Team player mindset with a high level of ownership and initiative.


• Ability to quickly learn new processes and tools.


• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Must be at least 16 years old for the following states: AZ, GA, ID, IL, KS, MS, MO, MT, ND, NV, OK, SD, TX, UT, and VA. For all other states, must be at least 18 years old.

Ability to bend, reach, stretch for products as well as maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom, operate the register, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) plan


• Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands


• Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands


• Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships


• Availability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements.

Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.

Location: Store 5016-Oakbrook Center-Soma-Oak Brook, IL 60523

Position Type: Regular/Part time

Pay Range: $15.00 - $18.75 Hourly USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law.

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

About the Company

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

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