Sales Associate - White House Black Market

Chico's FAS, Inc. - Retail; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in retail is seeking a Sales Associate to join their fashion-obsessed team. This role is pivotal in creating a customer-centric sales environment, ensuring that every customer feels valued and beautiful. You will drive sales through effective communication and product knowledge, while also participating in visual merchandising and maintaining store standards. This position offers the chance to grow within a collaborative team, where your contributions directly impact the overall customer experience. If you have a passion for fashion and a knack for customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Retail or sales experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Support Management in promoting a customer-focused sales culture.
• Ensure a great customer experience and maximum profitability.
• Assist with visual directives and store organization.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Sales techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Technology provided by the company

Job description

Sales Associate - White House Black Market

Location: Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857

Country: United States

Region: NY Metro

Reference Number: 4262

Position type: Freelance/Contract

Category: Retail

Job Function: Store - Associate

Sales Associate - White House Black Market

Join our fashion-obsessed team, dedicated to a styling and social experience that makes women feel beautiful.

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. 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.

Starting at $15.50/hour or city/local minimum wage as applicable. Our part-time associates are eligible to participate in the Company’s employee assistance program and employee discount program. Please visit our Careers page at jobs.chicos.com for more information regarding our benefits.

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.