Sales Associate - Geneva Commons

About the role

Talbots, an omni-channel retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories, is hiring a part-time Sales Associate for its Geneva Commons store in Geneva, Illinois. The associate provides customer service, helps build store business and works alongside the management team.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional customer service experience that promotes the products and builds brand relationships.
• Help the management team build store business and support service enhancers, including active use of the Concierge.
• Service multiple customers at once, multitask and handle projects simultaneously.
• Stay up to date with fashion trends and new arrivals, and use product knowledge to create outfits and suggest matching items.
• Achieve sales and service metrics such as clienteling/outreach, appointment setting and the Talbots Classic Awards.
• Complete assigned operational tasks such as filling orders, replenishment and recovery.

Required profile

• Selling competence, styling expertise and a love of fashion.
• Strong ambition, teamwork spirit and excellent verbal communication with a high level of integrity.
• Technological competency to navigate a computer, iPad or handheld system.
• Organized, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and comfortable working in a diverse team.
• Able to climb ladders, stand for long periods, bend and reach, and lift, carry and move at least 40 lbs.
• Availability of 15 to 20 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

What we offer

• Pay of $15.00 to $18.75 per hour.
• Growth opportunities within the company.
• Incentive opportunities and comprehensive benefits available to full-time and eligible part-time employees.
• Merchandise discount of 50%, 60% and 70% off Talbots and Haven Well Within, plus referral incentives and discounts on travel, shopping and concerts.