UNIQLO Retail Sales Associate (Full Time and Part Tim

UNIQLO USA LLC; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Career advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k match

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Sick & Wellness Time Off

Employee merchandise discount

Commuter benefits

Job summary

UNIQLO, a brand of Fast Retailing Co., invites applicants for Sales Associate roles (full-time or part-time) in Rhode Island. You will help customers, provide product information, and close sales while maintaining store standards and brand integrity.

You will work under the Store Manager, with opportunities for promotion every few months based on performance. The role requires strong communication, basic math for discounts, and the ability to stand and lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage customers effectively.
• Ability to calculate figures and percentages for discounts and sales.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 pounds, and move around the floor.
• Experience with cashier protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales goals.
• Maintain brand and store standards (visual and cleanliness).
• Assist customers using UNIQLO service standards and six phrases.
• Provide product knowledge and close sales.
• Assist with shipping, stock, and floor representation.
• Support management to resolve store issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Calculations & discounts

Stamina & movement

Cashier skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary : $17.00 / hour We offer competitive compensation for Sales Associates starting at $17.00 / hour along with a clear path to promotion opportunities every 3 months based on individual performance! The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position. Career advancement opportunities for driven team members who consistently deliver strong results.

Position Overview: Reporting to the Store Manager, the Sales Associate (Full-time & Part-time) is the customer service specialist of the store. They are responsible to exceed customer expectations by listening to customer needs, finding products that meet their needs, providing in depth product information about the goods they are interested in and closing the sale.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales goals
• Maintain brand and operational standards (visual, cleanliness, etc.)
• Manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the UNIQLO service standard, following the UNIQLO Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases.
• Be knowledgeable of fitting room standards and assist when needed
• Act as cashier when required by following cashier protocol
• Process shipment and ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size run
• Assist management to identify and resolve issues in the store
• Provide product and brand knowledge to customers
• Follow all company policy and procedures & notify management of any infractions
• Assist with special projects as assigned by management

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull, move, lift or carry objects of at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom, repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D., or 6 months retail or related experience

Full-Time Availability Requirements

• Average 32 or more hours per week based on business seasonality.
• Open availability on weekends (religious exemptions will be considered).
• Restrictions on availability limited to two days per week.

Part-Time Availability Requirements

• Minimum of 12 hours availability per week
• Open availability on weekends (religious exemptions will be considered).

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation for Sales Associates starting at $17.00 an hour
• Career advancement opportunities for driven team members who consistently deliver strong results.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (To eligible employees only)
• 401k plan - 100% match on the first 3% you contribute, 50% on the next 2% you contribute
• Paid parental leave (Full-Time Employees only)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Full-Time Employees only)
• HSA/FSA options
• Employee Assistance Program (Full-Time Employees only)
• Vacation & Personal Time Off (Full-Time Employees only)
• Sick & Wellness Time Off
• 30% Employee Merchandise Discount
• Commuter benefits

The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,500 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing's brands is now over 3,600. With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere.

For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com. For additional information regarding Uniqlo Careers please visit our Global Career Page.

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