Part Time Bridal Sales

Richmond, 12292 Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America Job Description Location: Richmond, VA Essential Job Functions Customer Focus Welcome all customers with genuine, friendly enthusiasm over the phone and in person, communicate clearly and concisely adapting style to suit customers. Use all systems to manage the customer flow to deliver a 5-star customer experience (Appointments/Customers/Point of sale system). Use iPad tools to research and enthusiastically communicate this information to the customer. Provide exceptional service to multiple customers at one time and contribute to the store achievement of 5-star customer service. Proactively address customer concerns with confidence. Know when to elevate concerns and partner with leadership. Prepare for customer appointments by reviewing the customer profiles, favorites and preparing a fitting room. Build a relationship by welcoming customers to the store, asking questions and listening to understand customer expectations and needs (emotional and practical). Strive to identify the perfect gown/dress in the customer’s first three try‑ons. Review Timeline Calendar and set future appointments aligning to customer needs; follow up with customers to remind/set future sales. Communicate how alterations help perfect the dress for the event in partnership with Alterations. Promote all alterations services and personalization options. Partner with Alterations Specialists to set up appointments to personalize and fit gowns/dresses. Assist store team in achieving a goal of 80% conversion of brides sold to alteration appointments. Ensure proper measurements are taken and entered into events as required for ordering dresses and minimizing returns and exchanges. Maintain store‑standards (clean, organized, promotional readiness) to support a flawless shopping experience. Report any broken or damaged equipment to store management. Maintain high dress code standards for yourself as per the Dress Code. Offer David’s Bridal loyalty & partners program to support and promote one stop for all life events. Analyzing & Decision Making Respond promptly to all customer questions providing product and service information. Build relationships to meet or exceed customer satisfaction and loyalty. Managing Performance Maintain David’s Bridal hourly sales productivity standards by utilizing the 5‑Step Selling Process. Support all cash wrap behaviors and process transactions with accuracy to make every customer feel celebrated. Ask about shopping experience, sell additional add‑ons and promote services, confirm contact information, review receipt/policies, and schedule all future appointments. Maintain knowledge of and follow procedures for special order dresses. Consistently achieve a 65% or greater platform conversion. Consistently achieve add‑on goals: headpiece 75%, foundations 10% and shoes 20%. Schedule return appointments for the complete wedding party including bridesmaids, mother‑of‑the‑bride and flower girl. Become the trusted advisor by completing training in a timely manner and continually building product knowledge and fashion trend expertise. Strive to become a Circle of Excellence member by exceeding sales targets. Managing Change Execute new processes, behaviors, contests and programs as assigned. Perform duties and tasks as assigned by store management including: Promotion and sign set up Merchandising and visual changes Markdowns and inventory counts Gaining Commitment Actively support the store team to achieve sales, service and operational goals. Accurately clock in and out for all scheduled shifts, breaks and meals. Follow all loss prevention, security processes and policies. Developing Self & Others Focus on own development and learning, complete all training as assigned for on‑going development. Celebrate successes of team members. Share sales expertise and product knowledge with fellow stylists. Open to coaching and feedback to improve behaviors and/or processes. Capitalize on feedback from coaching conversations with managers. Complete all required myLearning courses within the first 90 days and remain current with myLearning Curriculum. Personal Integrity Match words with actions to build trust and respect. Drive Strive to achieve results through determination and commitment. Teamwork Build and maintain positive relationships within and across teams. Additional duties as needed. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time; reach for tools and objects with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk to and hear customers. The employee must occasionally lift to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to see up close and at a distance, as well as use peripheral vision and depth perception, and be able to look at, read, and use a computer and electronic devices for long periods of time. Education & Credentials High school diploma or an equivalent degree. Having 1‑2 years prior retail experience in an apparel, service or specialty store environment, and prior experience with computerized POS system is preferred. Part Time Benefits Include Rewarding Environment and Competitive Pay Team Bonus Dayforce Wallet – Get Paid Early! Generous Team Member Discount After First Pay Period Vision Care Supplemental Insurances – Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accidental Injury 401K Program Discount for Identity Theft Protection Discounts for Home and Auto Insurance Discounts for Mobile Legal Benefits (MetLife Hyatt Legal Plans) Pet Insurance EEO Statement David’s Bridal encourages applications from all qualified candidates. David’s Bridal has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to highlight the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Actual duties and responsibilities will vary. Compensation The starting rate of pay offered will vary based on factors including but not limited to the position offered, location, training, and/or experience, and internal equity. This base pay range of $12‑17/hr is specific to the state this role is posted in and may not be applicable to other locations. At David’s Bridal, it is rare for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range in their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the details and circumstances of each position and candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr