Support Associate - Chico's

Chico's; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Chico's in West Des Moines is looking for a Support Associate dedicated to enhancing the customer experience through effective merchandise handling and stock organization. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, excellent communication skills, and a strong customer service focus. Flexibility for work hours, including nights and weekends, is necessary. Join our team to embody a shopping experience that inspires individuality and personal style.

Qualifications

• Previous stock or cashier experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to learn or adapt to technology provided by the company.
• Regular attendance is essential; flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Responsibilities

• Support a customer and product-focused sales culture.
• Process merchandise and ensure proper stock organization.
• Assist with visual directives and store organization.
• Model and promote the Most Amazing Personal Service principles.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work quickly within strict timelines

Ability to demonstrate teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join our chic team, dedicated to a styling and social experience that inspires women to express their individuality.

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.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Excellence

• Processes merchandise, ensuring items are properly stored, ticketed and easily located for replenishment for 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

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.
• Communicate with customers, Associates, and Management; wear/communicate with headset.
• Regular attendance is essential; 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.

0487 Jordan Creek Town Center

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.