Sales Associate Key Laurel Park Mall

About us

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of womens clothing shoes and accessories. Established in 1947 we are known for modern classic style thats both timeless and timely fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type through a full range of sizes inclusive to every woman in your life.

What We Offer:

• Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the tools to grow beyond this position and into the next.
• Incentive Opportunities
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits packages accessible to both full time and eligible part time employees. To learn more visit our page.
• Generous Discount: 50% 60% & 70% Merchandise Discount off Talbots and Haven Well Within.
• Other Perks: Referral Incentive Program discounts on travel shopping concerts and more.

What we Value WE CARE:

• We W in as a team and are dedicated to ensuring and applauding each others success.
• We E ncourage creativity innovation and smart risk-taking.
• We are C ommitted to building relationships with our customers and associates by knowing serving and delighting them.
• We A ct with integrity transparency candor and respect.
• We R espect honor and value diversity and are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.
• We E mbrace community by bringing positive change to those we live and work in.

Who You Are:

• Capable of creating a selling culture where all associates align around the needs of our customers.
• Possesses a customer-centric mentality and understands the importance of creating exceptional customer experiences.
• Driven to create build and cultivate relationships.
• Possesses a strong ambition and passion for achieving goals both as an individual and as a member of the store team and thrives working in a team environment.
• Passionate about selling and seeks organized and thoughtful ways to maximize all traffic that enters the store
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills and a high level of integrity.
• Able to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.
• Comfortable climbing ladders moving around regularly and standing for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend reach stretch for product as well as lift carry and move at least 40 lbs.
• Possess the technological aptitude to navigate POS/computer/iPad/handheld systems.
• Flexible availability based on the needs of the business including evenings weekends and holidays.

What Youll Do:

• Provide an exceptional and meaningful customer service experience that promotes the product and builds brand relationships.
• Take an active role in assisting the management team to build store business.
• Service multiple customers at a time multi-task and/or handle projects simultaneously.
• Be aware of fashion trends and seek information about all new arrivals including product knowledge about fit color fashion etc.
• Use product knowledge and fashion expertise to create outfits for customers and suggest items to match their needs.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships that support a productive work environment.
• Proactively communicate store information brand initiatives discrepancies and other pertinent information to management in order to better enhance the customer experience.
• Achieve sales and service metrics in key measurable areas.
• Maximize individual performance by participating in learning opportunities accepting direction coaching and feedback.
• Achieve sales and service metrics in key measurable areas including Talbots Classic Awards.
• Support all areas of operational excellence including manage inventory according to policies and procedures including filling orders recalls recovery replenishment re-tickets etc.
• Plan and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the customer and business.
• Responsible for leading/supervising others on occasion and opening the store for business and/or closing the store.
• Seek to understand customer needs & wants with curiosity and confidence through intentional conversation.

Note: This position description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. It is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change.

Location:

Store 00282 Livonia MI-LivoniaMI 48152

Position Type:

Regular/Part time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidates qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy) race color national origin religion age disability genetic information military status sexual orientation gender identity or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Companys Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicants request for reasonable accommodation.

Required Experience:

IC