Sales Associate- Outlets at San Clemente

LOFT Outlet; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Community impact

Job summary

LOFT Outlet in San Clemente, CA is seeking a Sales Associate to enhance the customer experience with personalized styling and a warm, brand-first approach.

You will guide shopping, keep the floor inviting, and collaborate with teammates to meet goals while delivering seamless omnichannel service. Flexible scheduling includes evenings and weekends, with opportunities for development within our brands.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused experience is preferred to build authentic connections with shoppers.
• Hospitality mindset in every customer interaction to enhance service quality.
• Proficient with technology and able to operate a POS system smoothly.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays to cover peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Connect with customers and guide their shopping journey with personalized styling recommendations.
• Offer product knowledge and recommendations to help style the customer.
• Keep the store visually appealing and well-organized for a seamless shopping experience.
• Collaborate with team to deliver personalized experiences and drive brand loyalty.
• Support omnichannel shopping by utilizing available tools and technologies.

Skills

Customer-focused experience

Hospitality mindset

Technology proficiency

POS system operation

Tools

POS system

Job description

About us

About the role

As a Sales Associate, you are the ultimate brand ambassador. You create authentic connections with customers and guide their shopping journey by offering personalized styling recommendations. You help keep the store looking beautiful by ensuring merchandise is well-organized and in the right place on the sales floor, ready to impress customers. You'll collaborate with your team to create personalized customer experiences and support our always-inviting environment on the sales floor.

The impact you can have

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: Connect with customers and listen to their needs to create personalized customer experiences. Share product knowledge and recommendations to help style the customer. Use brand behaviors and personalized service to drive brand loyalty. Uphold the highest visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on the customer. Use technology to stay informed on company priorities and promotions and provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience by utilizing available tools. Partner with store leaders to achieve individual goals and daily expectations. Build productive relationships by sharing ideas and being helpful to others.

You’ll bring to the role Sales Associate or customer-focused experience (preferred) Brings a hospitality mindset when engaging with customers Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and holidays Technology proficient and ability to operate a point-of-sale system Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions.

Benefits

• 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 3075-Plaza San Clemente-ANN-San Clemente, CA 92672

Position Type

Regular/Part time

Pay Range

$16.90 - $21.10 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.

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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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