Sales Associate - Soma

Chico's FAS, Inc. - Retail; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking retail company as a Sales Associate, where your passion for customer service will shine. This role focuses on creating a customer-centric environment, promoting sales through effective communication, and ensuring a seamless shopping experience. You will be instrumental in maintaining store standards, assisting with visual merchandising, and building lasting customer relationships. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and seek personal growth, this opportunity offers the chance to develop your skills while being part of a collaborative team. Embrace the chance to make a difference in a vibrant retail atmosphere!

Qualifications

• Retail or sales experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Promote a customer-focused sales culture and ensure great customer experience.
• Support management in achieving sales goals and maintaining store standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Ability to adapt to technology

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are customer obsessed, innovative, and have the best culture in retail. Join our team today!

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Sales Associate is responsible for supporting Management in promoting a customer and product-focused sales culture, where our values and guiding principles are at the forefront of all store operations, including ensuring a great customer experience and maximum profitability. We love what we do, and believe that with our teams, we are the most amazing place to work, learn, and grow!

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive for Results

1. Meets company sales goals by utilizing sales techniques and communicating product knowledge to the customer; recommends merchandise selections or helps to locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
2. Maintains knowledge of current sales and promotions; maintains pricing and visual standards.
3. Maintains standards in merchandise handling, presentation, loss prevention, and all other duties as directed by Management.
4. Participates in visual directives including monthly store sets and zone maintenance.

Customer Experience

1. Models and promotes the Most Amazing Personal Service (MAPS) principles and standards, offering a cohesive omni channel experience.
2. Ensures prompt resolution of customer concerns.
3. Ensures a fast and efficient register experience, remaining current on policies regarding payments, coupon acceptance, returns and exchanges, security practices and other applicable operations.
4. Reinforces buying decisions at the checkout and achieves add on goals including gift card sales.
5. Signs up clients for reward program.
6. Builds and maintains a solid customer following through clienteling and wardrobing.
7. Knows current product fit and style assortment offerings in store and online.
8. Maintains consistent client communication through utilization of customer book.

Operational Excellence

1. Supports replenishment activities that keep the store full and abundant.
2. Assists with locate fulfillment.
3. Assists with visual directives, including floor sets, window changes, visual presentations, signage placement, etc. as directed.
4. Assists with boutique cleanliness and organization.

Teamwork and Growth

1. Promotes an inclusive, collaborative approach to problem solving.
2. Seeks personal developmental opportunities and readily solicits feedback.

Other duties as assigned. This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Retail or sales experience preferred
3. Must be 18 years of age or older
4. Excellent communication skills
5. Excellent customer service skills
6. Able to learn or adapt to technology provided by the company
7. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
8. Able to communicate with customers, Associates, and Management
9. Regular attendance is essential to this position to ensure adequate coverage to meet company objectives. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Constant Walking/Standing- 67-100% of 8-hour shift
2. Occasional Lifting up to 50 lbs.- 1-33% of 8-hour shift
3. Frequent Climbing- 34%-66% of 8-hour shift

Due to our growth, we are always accepting applications for top talent to join our store teams. When we do have an open position, we will review your application to determine if your qualifications are a match with our position requirements. You may apply to any location or position at any time; however, the position to which you apply may not currently be open. Accommodation is available to applicants for employment with disabilities. To request accommodation during the application process, please contact your local Store Manager for assistance.

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Chico’s FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.