Sales Lead - Soma

Chico's FAS, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Chico's FAS, Inc. is seeking an Associate Lead to support store management in delivering a great customer experience and maximizing profitability. The role includes supervising sales floor operations, cash handling, scheduling, and coaching associates to meet performance standards.

You will ensure adherence to policies, manage merchandise presentation, and participate in inventory receipt and loss prevention measures, with opportunities to develop leadership skills across the district.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years retail or sales management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written skills, and customer service focus.
• Ability to travel to stores throughout the district.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers, respond to inquiries in a professional manner.
• Handle cash, perform register transactions, and manage basic operations.
• Monitor sales activity, motivate and train associates to reach targets.
• Supervise associates on sales, inventory, and coaching; prepare weekly schedules.
• Maintain merchandise presentation, participate in visual directives, and loss prevention.
• Assist in development of store associates and communicate KPI insights.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales management

Leadership

Education

High School diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Position Objective

The Associate Lead is primarily responsible for supporting management in general operations of the store to ensure a great customer experience and maximum profitability. Performs various sales and register transactions.

Functional Responsibilities

• Promotes customer service by ensuring associates are greeting and assisting customers; responds to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Performs basic operations activities including cash handling and reporting, price changes, merchandise handling, and open and closing duties; reviews time sheets and other payroll documentation for accuracy and submits as appropriate.
• Monitors associate sales activities and productivity; acknowledges and communicates performance to associates; motivates and trains associates to achieve full potential.
• Maintains an awareness of customers to both increase service levels and reduce security risks; remains current on operational policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
• Maintains knowledge of current sales and promotions; presents and displays merchandise in accordance with current promotions and standards.
• Supports and administers receipt and dispatch of inventory and supplies according to company policy.
• Supervises associates engaged in sales, inventory receipt, reconciling cash receipts, or performing services for customers. Prepares weekly schedules to ensure proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
• Models sales expectations by utilizing various techniques and communicating product knowledge to the customer; recommends merchandise selections or helps to locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Builds and maintains a solid customer following through clienteling and wardrobe management.
• Maintains standards in merchandise handling, presentation, loss prevention, and all other duties as directed by Management.
• Participates in and facilitates visual directives including monthly store sets and merchandise replenishment.
• Assists in the development of store associates; interprets Key Performance Indicator reports and delivers coaching as needed; provides feedback to Store Manager for associate performance appraisals and evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.

Competencies

• Culture
• Living the Chico’s FAS Values and Guiding Principles by demonstrating Customer Focus, Instilling Trust, Driving Engagement and Delivering Results with High Performance.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Plans and Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Organizational Savvy – Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people‑related organizational dynamics.
• Courage – Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Minimum 2 years prior retail or sales management experience preferred
• Excellent communication, verbal, and written skills
• Ability to travel to stores throughout the district
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of administrative aspects of store operations
• Communicate with customers, standing and maneuvering on sales floor and stockroom, operate register, lift and carry 50 pounds, hand/fold merchandise, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling
• Regular attendance is essential to this position in order to ensure adequate coverage to meet company objectives
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required

The wage range for this position is $12.00 - $15.00. Successful candidates’ wage rates will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position.

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.