Sales Leader

EXPRESS; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match

Merchandise discount

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Job summary

EXPRESS is seeking a Retail Sales Leader for our Fair Oaks Mall location in Fairfax, Virginia. The Sales Leader will be responsible for driving operations both on the sales floor and the stockroom, working to create an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.

This role involves training associates, providing feedback, and ensuring excellent customer service through effective floor operations. Candidates should have prior retail experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask.

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail experience preferred.
• High School education or equivalent required.
• Proficient in use of technology including iPads and registers.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and non-business hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and motivating associates to maximize sales potential.
• Provide coaching to store associates for efficient operations.
• Execute daily store operations and maintain customer experiences.
• Oversee merchandise flow and support product launches.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication skills

Sales accountability

Collaborative skills

Multitasking

Education

High School or Equivalent

Tools

iPad

Registers

Job description

Location

Fair Oaks Mall

Position Overview

Express is seeking a Retail Sales Leader to join our team. The Sales Leader drives operations on the sales floor and in the stockroom, while assisting in training associates and delivering a great in‑store shopping experience for customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and motivating associates to maximize sales potential
• Provide in‑the‑moment coaching/training to store associates to ensure efficient and effective floor operations, customer service, coverage, stockroom management and execution of standards
• Partner with Store Management to provide feedback on associate performance
• Assist in training associates on store operations, product, policy, and procedures
• Execute action plans that optimize results
• Execute all aspects of daily store operations
• Ensure appropriate associate coverage to create a great customer experience
• Oversee and authorize the checkout experience
• Assist with merchandise flow, such as shipment, replenishment, omni‑channel operations, in the store
• Monitor and analyze the customer service provided by team members
• Build an effective schedule with the right associate in the right place at the right time
• Promote and support an environment focused on delivering great in‑store customer experiences
• Effectively resolve customer service issues to a positive outcome
• Lead and model our customer experience model
• Display expert knowledge of product, company policies, promotions, loyalty programs
• Provide leadership and assistance with product launches, window changes, visual presentation standards, signage placement, etc.
• Other essential functions may occur as directed by your supervisor

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: High School or Equivalent
• Years of Experience: 1
• Proficient in use of technology (iPad, registers)
• Meets defined availability criteria, including nights, weekends and non‑business hours
• Meets physical requirements

Critical Skills & Attributes

• Previous retail experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, peers and supervisors
• Demonstrated sales accountability
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well with a team
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple customers and/or processes at once

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
• Merchandise discount
• Paid Time Off
• Parental leave for new moms and dads
• Part‑time associates may receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and may participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
• Part‑time associates are eligible for an Express merchandise discount and a Learn & Earn incentive program, and may choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements

Applicants must be currently authorized to work full‑time in the United States. PHOENIX does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H‑1B or TN status) for this position.

PHOENIX is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say "Associate Relations" or send an e‑mail to [e-mail].