Support Associate - Soma

Chico's; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Chico's in Reno, Nevada is seeking a Support Associate responsible for supporting customer and product-focused sales culture, ensuring operational excellence. The role involves processing merchandise, assisting with visual directives, and promoting customer service principles.

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, teamwork abilities, and be able to work flexible hours. Previous experience in stock or cashier roles is preferred, and the position offers a wage range of $12.00 to $15.00 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Previous stock or cashier experience preferred.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work quickly and within strict timelines.
• Exposure to visual merchandising and product placement techniques desired.

Responsibilities

• Process merchandise, ensuring items are properly stored and located for replenishment.
• Participate in pricing changes and markdowns.
• Assist with boutique cleanliness and organization.
• Model and promote the Most Amazing Personal Service (MAPS) principles.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Ability to multi-task

Job description

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.

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

• Previous stock or cashier experience preferred.
• Must be 16 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 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 an 8‑hour shift.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.—1‑33% of an 8‑hour shift.
• Frequent climbing—34‑66% of an 8‑hour shift.

The wage range for this position is $12.00 to $15.00. Successful candidates’ wage rates will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position.

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.