Temp Sales Support

Talbots; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount 30%

Growth opportunities

Incentive opportunities

Job summary

Talbots in Ithaca, NY is seeking a part-time temporary associate to deliver exceptional customer service, assist management, and build brand relationships through fashion expertise and personalized styling. Candidates should enjoy helping customers and be comfortable using handheld devices to check inventory and process transactions.

The role requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for growth and incentives; frequent team collaboration and a

Qualifications

• Demonstrates selling competence, styling expertise, and love of fashion.
• Driven to create, build and cultivate relationships.
• Ambition and passion to achieve goals as part of the store team.
• Excellent verbal communication and high integrity.
• Proficient with computer/iPad/handheld systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional customer service experience that promotes the product and builds brand relationships.
• Welcome customers in a warm, engaging manner as a greeter or when answering the phone.
• Assist the management team to build store business.
• Support service enhancers to build relationships.
• Service multiple customers, multi-task, and handle projects.
• Stay informed about fashion trends and new arrivals, including fit and color.
• Use product knowledge to create outfits and suggest items.
• Strive to improve performance through learning opportunities and feedback.
• Support achievement of sales and service metrics such as clientelling and outreach.
• Complete operational tasks: filling orders, replenishment, folding, recovery.

Skills

Selling competence

Styling expertise

Fashion knowledge

Communication

Tech competency

Organizational skills

Team player

Physical ability

Job description

About Us

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

What We Offer

• Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the tools to grow beyond this position and into the next.
• Incentive Opportunities
• Generous Discount: 30% Merchandise Discount off Talbots and Haven Well Within in your store.

What We Value "WE CARE"

• We Win as a team and are dedicated to ensuring and applauding each other’s success.
• We Encourage creativity, innovation and smart risk-taking.
• We are Committed to building relationships with our customers and associates by knowing, serving, and delighting them.
• We Act with integrity, transparency, candor, and respect.
• We Respect, honor and value diversity and are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.
• We Embrace community by bringing positive change to those we live and work in.

Who You Are

• Demonstrate selling competence, styling expertise and possess a love of fashion.
• Driven to create, build and cultivate relationships.
• Possess the strong ambition and passion for achieving goals, both as an individual and as a member of the store team and thrives in a team environment.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills and a high level of integrity.
• Possess the technological competency to navigate a computer/iPad/handheld system.
• Have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Able to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.
• Comfortable climbing ladders, moving around regularly, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

What You'll Do

• Provide an exceptional and meaningful customer service experience that promotes the product and builds brand relationships.
• Welcome customers in a warm and engaging manner as a greeter and/or answering the phone.
• Take an active role in assisting the management team to build store business.
• Support all service enhancers to build strong relationships.
• Service multiple customers at a time, multi-task and/or handle projects simultaneously.
• Be aware of fashion trends and seek information about all new arrivals, including product knowledge about fit, color, fashion etc.
• Use product knowledge and fashion expertise to create outfits for customers and suggest items to match their needs.
• Maximize individual performance by participating in learning opportunities, accepting direction, coaching and feedback.
• Support the achievement of sales and service metrics in key measurable areas including: clientelling/outreach, appointment setting and Talbots Classic Awards.
• Complete projects as assigned including operational assignments: filling orders, replenishment, folding, recovery etc.

Note: This position description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. It is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change.

Location

Store 00301 Ithaca, NY-Ithaca,NY 14850

Position Type

Temporary/Part time

Pay Range

$16.00 - $20.00 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.