Sales Associate - Walden Galleria

The Children's Place; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children\'s Place in Cheektowaga, New York 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 effective selling techniques while keeping merchandise well-presented and the store clean.

You will greet customers, communicate promotions, assist with stock and backroom organization, and process transactions at the cashwrap.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Store Leadership to achieve company goals.
• Greet and assist customers with service and product knowledge.
• Maintain merchandise presentation, replenishment, and sizing.
• Handle sales at the cashwrap and educate customers on promotions.
• Maintain stockroom organization and safe store environment.
• Adhere to Loss Prevention procedures and safety requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Team player

Adaptability

Flexibility schedule

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Cheektowaga, New York

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.

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 $16.00 - $20.00 Per Hour

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

make our PLACE yours Being a part of our team takes collaboration and hard work.

If you are eager to learn and work in a diverse, inclusive, fast-paced and engaging work environment,

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.

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