Sales Associate - Part Time

About the role

Talbots, an omni-channel retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories, is hiring a part-time Sales Associate for its Murfreesboro, Tennessee store. The role centres on delivering a great customer experience, building relationships and helping the store grow its business.

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 several customers at once, multi-task and handle projects at the same time.
• 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

• Strong selling competence, styling expertise and a love of fashion.
• Excellent verbal communication, integrity and teamwork; able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Open availability of 15 to 20 hours per week, with flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Physical readiness: comfortable climbing ladders, standing for long periods, bending and reaching, and lifting, carrying and moving at least 40 lbs.

Required skills

• Technological competency to navigate a computer, iPad or handheld system.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task.

What we offer

• Growth opportunities within the company.
• Incentive opportunities and comprehensive benefits available to full-time and eligible part-time employees.
• Merchandise discounts of 50%, 60% and 70% at Talbots and Haven Well Within, plus a referral incentive program and discounts on travel, shopping and concerts.