Sales Associate - White House Black Market

Chico's FAS, Inc. - Retail; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Associate to enhance customer experiences and drive sales in a vibrant retail environment. This role emphasizes a customer-focused approach, ensuring that every interaction is guided by the principles of exceptional service. You'll engage with customers to understand their needs, recommend products, and maintain store standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive team while contributing to the store's success. If you're passionate about retail and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect chance to join a thriving team.

Qualifications

• Retail or sales experience preferred, must be 16 years or older.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by utilizing techniques and product knowledge.
• Ensure a great customer experience and resolve concerns promptly.
• Support store operations and maintain cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Retail or sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to adapt to technology

Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sales Associate - White House Black Market

Location: Des Peres, Missouri 63436

Country: United States

Region: Midwest

Reference Number: 3262

Position Type: Permanent

Category: Retail

Job Function: Store - Associate

Entry Level
Mid to Senior Level

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.

Functional Responsibilities:

1. Drive for Results:
   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. Maintains knowledge of current sales and promotions; maintains pricing and visual standards. Maintains standards in merchandise handling, presentation, loss prevention, and all other duties as directed by Management. Participates in visual directives including monthly store sets and zone maintenance.
2. Customer Experience:
   Models and promotes the Most Amazing Personal Service (MAPS) principles and standards, offering a cohesive omni-channel experience. Ensures prompt resolution of customer concerns. Ensures a fast and efficient register experience, remaining current on policies regarding payments, coupon acceptance, returns and exchanges, security practices and other applicable operations. Reinforces buying decisions at the checkout and achieves add-on goals including gift card sales. Signs up clients for reward program. Builds and maintains a solid customer following through clienteling and wardrobing. Knows current product fit and style assortment offerings in store and online. Maintains consistent client communication through utilization of customer book.
3. Operational Excellence:
   Supports replenishment activities that keep the store full and abundant. Assists with locate fulfillment. Assists with visual directives, including floor sets, window changes, visual presentations, signage placement, etc. as directed. Assists with boutique cleanliness and organization.
4. Teamwork and Growth:
   Promotes an inclusive, collaborative approach to problem-solving. 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. Retail or sales experience preferred
2. Must be 16 years of age or older
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Excellent customer service skills
5. Able to learn or adapt to technology provided by the company
6. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
7. Able to communicate with customers, Associates, and Management
8. 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.

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.