Sales Associate - White House Black Market

Retail Sales Associate

Join our fashion-obsessed team, dedicated to a styling and social experience that makes women feel beautiful. POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Sales Associate is responsible for supporting Management in promoting a customer and product-focused sales culture, where our values and guiding principles are at the forefront of all store operations, including ensuring a great customer experience and maximum profitability. We love what we do, and believe that with our teams, we are the most amazing place to work, learn, and grow!

Functional Responsibilities

• Drive for Results
• Meets company sales goals by utilizing sales techniques and communicating product knowledge to the customer; recommends merchandise selections or helps to locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Maintains knowledge of current sales and promotions; maintains pricing and visual standards.
• Maintains standards in merchandise handling, presentation, loss prevention, and all other duties as directed by Management.
• Participates in visual directives including monthly store sets and zone maintenance.
• Customer Experience
• Models and promotes the Most Amazing Personal Service (MAPS) principles and standards, offering a cohesive omni channel experience.
• Ensures prompt resolution of customer concerns.
• Ensures a fast and efficient register experience, remaining current on policies regarding payments, coupon acceptance, returns and exchanges, security practices and other applicable operations.
• Reinforces buying decisions at the checkout and achieves add on goals including gift card sales.
• Signs up clients for reward program.
• Builds and maintains a solid customer following through clienteling and wardrobing.
• Knows current product fit and style assortment offerings in store and on line.
• Maintains consistent client communication through utilization of customer book.
• Operational Excellence
• Supports replenishment activities that keep the store full and abundant.
• Assists with locate fulfillment.
• Assists with visual directives, including floor sets, window changes, visual presentations, signage placement, etc. as directed.
• Assist with boutique cleanliness and organization.
• Teamwork and Growth
• Promotes an inclusive, collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Seeks personal developmental opportunities and readily solicits feedback.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Retail or sales experience preferred

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Able to learn or adapt to technology provided by the company

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Able to communicate with customers, Associates, and Management

• Regular attendance is essential to this position to ensure adequate coverage to meet company objectives.

Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required

Physical Requirements

• Constant Walking/Standing- 67-100% of 8-hour shift

• Occasional Lifting up to 50 lbs.- 1-33% of 8-hour shift

• Frequent Climbing- 34%-66% of 8-hour shift