Location: Rockaway, New Jersey
Job Summary: The Sales Associate will be responsible for supporting the Store Leadership Team to achieve all company goals and initiatives.
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
Hourly/Salary $15.92 - $19.92 Per Hour
Benefits include:
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee Discount
- 401(k) and company match
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly)
- a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program
Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings.
The Children’s Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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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.