Sales Associate - Plaza Mexico

The Children's Place; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Place in Lynwood, CA is seeking a Sales Associate to support the Store Leadership Team in achieving company goals. You will provide excellent customer service, share product knowledge, and apply selling techniques to meet targets.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, maintaining visual standards, managing stock, and processing transactions at the cashwrap while promoting the PLACE Card. Flexible schedules are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Previous retail experience is appreciated.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Be aware of customer activity and respond with urgency.
• Greet and acknowledge customers with appropriate service.
• Explain value and promotions, offer solutions for out-of-stock items.
• Address customer concerns with sound judgment.
• Demonstrate selling skills to influence conversion.
• Provide fast, friendly service at the cashwrap and explain the PLACE Card benefits.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure sizes and styles are represented.
• Keep stockroom neat, clean, and organized; uphold a customer-ready environment.
• Perform daily housekeeping to company standards.
• Inform leadership of maintenance and safety needs promptly.
• Contribute to achieving store goals with focused effort.
• Process stock flexibly and assist as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales techniques

Cash handling

Inventory replenishment

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location

Lynwood, 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

Key Accountabilities: 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

Hourly/Salary

$16.90 - $20.90 Per Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Company Information

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. If you are eager to learn and work in a diverse, inclusive, fast-paced and engaging work environment, Follow us on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest