Sales Associate - Oakridge Mall (Seasonal)

The Children's Place; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Place is seeking a Sales Associate in San Jose, CA. The role supports the Store Leadership Team to deliver company goals, delivers friendly service, and maintains product knowledge and presentation.

You will handle selling, promotions, and solutions for out-of-stock items, work with a team, and ensure a clean, organized store and backroom. The position requires a high school diploma and availability for weekends and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in customer engagement and service delivery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product information and promotions.
• Maintain store standards and ensure a clean, organized environment.
• Support stock replenishment and display to optimize sales.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: San Jose, California

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

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly/Salary $18.45 - $22.45 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. 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.

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