Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - La Plaza

Banana Republic; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% merchandise discount

Paid time off

Volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Banana Republic in McAllen, Texas seeks a Brand Associate to bring the brand to life for customers through engaging service and product knowledge. You will educate, inform, and inspire customers, contributing to a best-in-class, omni-channel shopping experience.

Join a team that values creativity, fashion sensibility, and guest satisfaction, with opportunities to grow within Gap Inc.'s Banana Republic brand and receive employee discounts and benefits.

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willing to learn and use technology tools, including mobile devices and registers.
• Available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to stand, walk, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and drive loyalty.
• Educate customers about loyalty programs.
• Engage with customers to drive sales using suggestive selling.
• Enhance omnichannel shopping experience across all touchpoints.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work center.
• Support store operations on the floor, in fitting rooms, and at the cash wrap.

Skills

Customer service

Sales-driven

Communication

Style awareness

Flexibility

Job description

About Banana Republic

Banana Republic is a storyteller’s brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections made to inspire and enrich life’s journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we continue to evolve our heritage of exploration through thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that blend timeless style with exceptional craftsmanship.

About Banana Republic

Banana Republic is a storyteller’s brand, outfitting the modern explorer with high-quality, expertly crafted collections made to inspire and enrich life’s journeys. Founded in 1978 in San Francisco, we continue to evolve our heritage of exploration through thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that blend timeless style with exceptional craftsmanship.

Our team is made up of passionate, curious storytellers — creators and visionaries who seek out what’s next and bring it to life through elevated design, immersive experiences, and a shared spirit of creativity and innovation.

About The Role

As a Brand Associate, you’re an integral part of our team and bring our brand to life for our customers. You’re responsible for engaging and connecting with our customers by providing excellent customer service resulting in brand loyalty. You’re an expert in product and use your knowledge and experience to educate, inform, inspire and wardrobe the customer. Through collaboration with your leadership team, you’ll deliver a best-in-class customer experience using an omni-channel approach.

What you'll do

• Consistently treat all customers and employees with respect and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Promote loyalty by educating customers about our loyalty programs.
• Seek out and engage with customers to drive sales and service using suggestive selling.
• Enhance customer experience using all omnichannel offerings.
• Be accountable to personal goals which contribute to overall store goals and results.
• Support sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, back of house, as required.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized work center.
• Handle all customer interactions and potential issueseturns courteously and professionally.
• Execute operational processes effectively and efficiently.
• Seek out and engage with customers to drive sales and service using suggestive selling.
• Enhance customer experience using all omnichannel offerings.
• Be accountable to personal goals which contribute to overall store goals and results.
• Support sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, back of house, as required.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized work center.
• Handle all customer interactions and potential issueseturns courteously and professionally.
• Execute operational processes effectively and efficiently.

Who you are

• Style driven, and culture centric. You have a keen eye for current and emerging trends.
• Eager to confidently connect with customers to deliver an exceptional Gap experience.
• Focused on continuous improvement. Open to listening and actions on feedback.
• Passionate about Gap, its heritage and product offerings.
• To be considered for this role, applicants must:
• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Not require current or future employment visa sponsorship to work in the United States.
• Be willing to learn and use technology tools, including mobile devices, apps, and registers, used in day-to-day operations.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, overnight shifts, weekends and holidays, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the role, including standing, walking, moving throughout the store, and lifting up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits at Banana Republic

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.
• For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.