Support Associate - Chico's

Chico's FAS, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A retail company in Greenville, South Carolina, is seeking a Support Associate to maintain a customer-focused sales culture. This role involves diverse responsibilities, including merchandise handling and customer service, underpinned by a commitment to teamwork and operational excellence. Candidates should ideally have a high school diploma and excellent communication and customer service skills, with a flexible schedule required.

Qualifications

• Previous stock or cashier experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Exposure to visual merchandising and product placement techniques desired.

Responsibilities

• Processes merchandise, ensuring items are properly stored and ticketed.
• Models and promotes the Most Amazing Personal Service (MAPS) principles.
• Promotes an inclusive, collaborative approach to problem solving.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to demonstrate teamwork

Ability to work quickly within strict timelines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Objective

The Support Associate is responsible for supporting a customer and product-focused sales culture where our core principles are at the forefront of all store operations. This is achieved through performing various sales operations functions, including merchandise handling, stock processing, and stockroom organization. We love what we do, and believe that with our teams, we are the most amazing place to work, learn, and grow!

Functional Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Processes merchandise, ensuring items are properly stored, ticketed and easily located for replenishment on the sales floor, reorganizes merchandise as needed to maximize stock space.
• Ensures new products are properly merchandised and represented in a timely manner.
• Correctly enters all receiving documents into the computer system, reconciles merchandise invoices to items received as applicable. Accurately and timely completes store-to-store transfers and Locate requests.
• Ensures the visual packet materials, props and signage are received and processed in a timely manner, properly stores stockroom hardware, hangers, sign holders, etc.
• Participates in pricing changes and markdowns.
• Alerts store management to cash supply needs.
• Assists with visual directives, including floorsets, window changes, visual presentations, signage placement, etc. as directed.
• Assists with boutique cleanliness and organization.

Customer Experience

• Models, supports and promotes the Most Amazing Personal Service (MAPS) principles and standards, offering a cohesive omni channel experience.

Teamwork and Growth

• Promotes an inclusive, collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Seeks personal developmental opportunities and readily solicits feedback.

Other duties as assigned.

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous stock or cashier experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to learn or adapt to technology provided by the company.
• Must be able to work the majority of the shift standing.
• Ability to work quickly and within strict timelines.
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork.
• Exposure to visual merchandising and product placement techniques desired.
• Communicates with customers, Associates, and Management; wears / communicates with headset.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Constant Walking/Standing — 67-100% of 8‑hour shift.
• Occasional Lifting up to 50 lbs. — 1-33% of 8‑hour shift.
• Frequent Climbing — 34%-66% of 8‑hour shift.

Application Process

Due to our growth, we are always accepting applications for top talent to join our store teams. When we do have an open position, we will review your application to determine if your qualifications are a match with our position requirements. You may apply to any location or position at any time; however, the position to which you apply may not currently be open. Accommodation is available to applicants for employment with disabilities. To request accommodation during the application process, please contact your local Store Manager for assistance.

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.