Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

UNIQLO; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter benefits

Sick leave

Holiday pay

401K

Plum Benefits

Gym discounts

Employee merchandise discount

Job summary

UNIQLO in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Sales Associate who delivers friendly, helpful service. You will listen to customer needs, recommend products, share in-depth information, and work to close sales.

This part-time role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. You will maintain brand standards, help with fitting rooms, cashier duties when needed, and assist with shipments, merchandising, and day-to-day store operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate and follow instructions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to maneuver around sales floor and stockroom with bending, twisting and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales goals.
• Maintain brand and operational standards (visual, cleanliness, etc.).
• Manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the UNIQLO service standard, following the UNIQLO Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases.
• Be knowledgeable of fitting room standards and assist when needed
• Act as cashier when required by following cashier protocol
• Process shipment and ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size run
• Assist management to identify and resolve issues in the store
• Provide product and brand knowledge to customers
• Follow all company policy and procedures & notify management of any infractions
• Assist with special projects as assigned by management

Skills

Communication

Flexible schedule

Stamina/standing

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Starting salary: $16.50 / hour

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

Position Overview

The Sales Associate is the customer service specialist of the store. They are responsible for exceeding customer expectations by listening to customer needs, finding products that meet their needs, providing in depth product information about the goods they are interested in and closing the sale.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales goals
• Maintain brand and operational standards (visual, cleanliness, etc.)
• Manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the UNIQLO service standard, following the UNIQLO Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases.
• Be knowledgeable of fitting room standards and assist when needed
• Act as cashier when required by following cashier protocol
• Process shipment and ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size run
• Assist management to identify and resolve issues in the store
• Provide product and brand knowledge to customers
• Follow all company policy and procedures & notify management of any infractions
• Assist with special projects as assigned by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to effectively communicate and follow instructions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull or move objects of at least 25 pounds
• Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom including: repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing

Benefits

Part-Time, hourly position: The Company provides:

• Commuter benefits accounts
• Sick and safe leave as prescribed by law
• 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate for all hours worked on stated holidays
• 401K (with employer matching)
• Plum Benefits
• Gym Discounts
• 30% Employee Merchandise Discount

The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.