Sales Associates - South Hill Mall

The Children's Place; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The Children’s Place in Puyallup, Washington is seeking a Sales Associate to support the Store Leadership Team and deliver outstanding customer service. You’ll use product knowledge and effective selling techniques to meet company goals, while maintaining merchandise presentation, replenishment, and a clean store and backroom.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, communicating value, addressing concerns, and processing transactions with the PLACE Card.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with a sense of urgency.
• Provide accurate service at the cashwrap and explain benefits of the PLACE Card.
• Maintain merchandise presentation, stock levels and backroom organization.
• Follow Loss Prevention procedures and maintain a clean store environment.
• Support store leadership to achieve goals and uphold brand standards.

Skills

Customer engagement

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Flexible schedule

Lifting capability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Age 18+

Job description

Location

Puyallup, Washington

Job Summary

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

• 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

Hourly/Salary $17.13 - $21.13 Per Hour o Part time associates are eligible for 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

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. 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.

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

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