Sales Associate - Woodbury Commons (Seasonal)

The Children's Place; Central Valley (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Place in Central Valley, New York is seeking a Sales Associate to support the Store Leadership Team in achieving company goals. You will model excellent customer service, maintain product knowledge, and implement effective selling techniques.

You will also manage merchandise presentation, replenishment, and sizing while keeping the store and backroom organized and safe. Weekend/evening shifts are expected in this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with a sense of urgency and prioritize service.
• Greet customers and provide attentive, friendly service.
• Explain product features and promotions to drive sales.
• Maintain merchandise presentation, stock, and backroom organization.
• Operate cashwrap accurately and educate customers on promotions.
• Ensure stock levels and size/style representation across all categories.
• Follow loss prevention procedures and store safety requirements.
• Support maintenance of a clean, ready-for-customers store environment.

Skills

Customer engagement

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

18+ age requirement

Tools

Cash handling

Job description

Location:

Central Valley, 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.

Responsibilities:

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.