Support Associate - Soma

Chico's; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Support Associate where you will play a vital role in creating a customer-focused sales culture. This position involves various sales operations functions, including merchandise handling and stock processing, ensuring that products are well-organized and accessible. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values personal growth and feedback while delivering exceptional service to customers. If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to a culture of excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous stock or cashier experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes merchandise and ensures proper storage and organization.
• Models and promotes customer service principles for an excellent experience.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are customer obsessed, innovative, and have the best culture in retail. Join our team today!

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 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.

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.
• Communicate with customers, Associates, and Management; wear/communicate with headset.
• Regular attendance is essential to this position to meet company objectives. Ability to work a flexible 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.

We are always accepting applications for top talent. You may apply at any location or position. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. To request accommodation, contact your local Store Manager.

5318 Trenholm Plaza

Chico's FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on various protected categories under federal, state, or local law.