Sales Associate-Summit Mall (Seasonal)

The Children's Place; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales Associate, where you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming shopping experience. This position emphasizes exceptional customer service, effective communication, and product knowledge. You will support the Store Leadership Team in achieving goals while maintaining high standards for merchandise presentation and store cleanliness. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy engaging with customers, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a positive impact in a vibrant retail setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Retail experience is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Leadership Team to achieve company goals.
• Maintain excellent customer service and merchandise presentation.
• Assist customers with urgency and provide solutions.

Skills

Customer Engagement

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Previous Retail Experience

Job description

Location: Akron, Ohio

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:

1. Be aware of customer activity and respond with a sense of urgency, prioritizing assisting customers over other tasks
2. Greet and acknowledge customers while providing the appropriate level of service
3. Effectively communicate value and quality of our merchandise while sharing our current promotions and offer solutions for “out of stock” items when necessary
4. Exercise sound judgment in effectively addressing customer concerns
5. Demonstrate the appropriate level of selling skills to positively impact conversion
6. Provide fast, friendly, and accurate service at the cashwrap while educating customers on the benefit of the PLACE Card
7. Maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure that all sizes and styles are represented
8. Follow company standards of merchandise presentation, signage, and display
9. Support and maintain a neat, clean, and organized stockroom while adhering to a customer ready environment, and adhering to safety requirements
10. Perform daily housekeeping duties to company standard
11. Guarantee company assets by ensuring adherence to all Loss Prevention procedures
12. Inform Store Leadership Team of maintenance and facility needs promptly to ensure that customers and associates are provided a clean and safe environment
13. Contribute focused, well-managed efforts towards achievement of store goals
14. Exhibit flexibility by processing stock when necessary

Education and Experience:

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Previous retail experience preferred
3. Must be at least 18 years of age

Skills and Behaviors:

1. Excellent customer engagement
2. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
3. Ability to work in team environment
4. Must be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities
5. Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including weekends, overnights, evenings, and call-in shifts
6. Ability to maneuver on sales floor and stockroom; climb ladder, lift and carry up to 50 lbs