Support Associate

Soma; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 48,584,000 - 60,747,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Merchandise discounts

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Community impact

Job summary

Soma is seeking a Support Associate for Store 5218-The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk, South Windsor, CT. The role blends back-of-house with front-of-store tasks, focusing on inventory processing, restocking, and keeping merchandise where it belongs to ensure a smooth customer experience.

You'll follow brand standards, assist with visual directives, and support a positive team culture. Candidates must be 18+, flexible hours including nights/weekends/holidays, and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexible availability — including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Team player mindset with a high level of ownership and initiative.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and tools.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to regular attendance to ensure adequate coverage.
• Ability to bend, reach, stretch for products as well as maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom, operate the register, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory processes: properly intake, store, and ticket merchandise for smooth replenishment on the sales floor.
• Ensure the stockroom is neatly organized and easy to navigate.
• Ensure new products are merchandised and represented on the sales floor in a timely manner.
• Effectively execute product restocking and price changes.
• Maintain a visually inspiring store environment that reflects brand standards.
• Assist store leaders with executing visual directives, including updating floor sets, window changes, visual presentations, and signage placements.
• Deliver a customer-focused experience that reflects our culture of hospitality.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by embracing teamwork and collaboration.

Skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible availability

Job description

About us

Inspired by our customers who appreciate fashion as much as function, Soma is an intimate apparel brand that embraces a passion for comfort and confidence by offering beautiful, innovative solutions. At Soma, every day is a chance to make women feel more empowered. Join the movement. Bring your talents and discover opportunities, support, and growth.

About the role

As a Support Associate, your role places you both in the back of the house and on the sales floor. You manage inventory processes that keep the customer experience running smoothly—processing shipments, moving products from the stockroom, and ensuring everything is where it needs to be. You're proactive, pay close attention to detail, and keep the team informed about inventory needs. You also uphold brand standards and contribute to a positive team culture.

The impact you can have

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: Manage inventory processes: properly intake, store, and ticket merchandise for smooth replenishment on the sales floor. Ensure the stockroom is neatly organized and easy to navigate. Ensure new products are merchandised and represented on the sales floor in a timely manner. Effectively execute product restocking and price changes. Maintain a visually inspiring store environment that reflects brand standards. Assist store leaders with executing visual directives, including updating floor sets, window changes, visual presentations, and signage placements. Deliver a customer-focused experience that reflects our culture of hospitality. Contribute to a positive work environment by embracing teamwork and collaboration.

You’ll bring to the role

Passion for our brand, fashion, and empowering confidence. Must be at least 18 years old. Flexible availability — including nights, weekends, and holidays. Team player mindset with a high level of ownership and initiative. Ability to quickly learn new processes and tools. Strong organizational skills. Commitment to regular attendance to ensure adequate coverage. Ability to bend, reach, stretch for products as well as maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom, operate the register, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships Availability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.

Location

Store 5218-The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk-Soma-South Windsor, CT 06074 Position Type: Regular/Part time Pay Range: $16.94 - $21.20 Hourly USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

NOTE:

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