UNIQLO Sales Associate (Full-Time) - World Trade Center (New Store Opening)

Sales Associate

Salary: $18.50 / hour

The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

We offer competitive compensation for sales associates starting at $18.50 along with a clear path to promotion opportunities every 3 months based on individual performance!

Career advancement opportunities for driven team members who consistently deliver strong results.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Full Time Sales Associate are the customer service specialist of the store. They are responsible to exceed customer expectations by listening to customer needs, finding products that meet their needs, providing in depth product information about the goods they are interested in and closing the sale.

Key Responsibilities:

· Meet and exceed sales goals

· Maintain brand and operational standards (visual, cleanliness, etc.)

· Pro-actively manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the U.N.I.Q.L.O. service standard, following the Uniqlo Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases.

· Be knowledgeable of fitting room standards and assist when needed

· Act as cashier when required by following cashier protocol

· Process shipment and ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size runs

· Assist management to identify and resolve issues in the store

· Provide product and brand knowledge to customers

· Follow all company policy and procedures & notify management of any infractions

· Assist with special projects as assigned by management

Required Skills and Abilities:

· Strong communication skills

· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages

· Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull, move, lift or carry objects of at least 25 pounds.

· Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom, repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing

Education/Experience:

· High School Diploma or G.E.D., or 6 months retail or related experience.

Full-Time Availability Requirements:

· Maintain open availability at least five (5) days per week, averaging 32 hours or more per week based on business seasonality.

· Have no more than two (2) days off in the same Monday to Sunday workweek.

· Limit scheduling restrictions to no more than three (3) days per week with only one (1) restriction permitted between Friday to Sunday. Within a week, if there are three (3) restrictions, at least one (1) restriction must be time based (e.g., "not available before 3:00 p.m.")

Benefits:

· Medical, dental, and vision coverage (Full-Time Only)

· 401k plan - 100% match on the first 3% you contribute, 50% on the next 2% you contribute

· Paid parental leave (Full-Time Only)

· Fertility benefits, including IVF (Full-Time Only)

· Life insurance (Full-Time Only)

· Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Full-Time Only)

· HSA/FSA options (Full-Time Only)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Vacation & Personal Time Off (Full-Time Only)

· Sick & Wellness Time Off

· 30% Employee Merchandise Discount

· Employee Referral Bonus Commuter benefits

·... and more!

Employment and ongoing assignment at the World Trade Center are contingent upon an employee's successful completion of, and continued compliance with, all security requirements established by the World Trade Center and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. These requirements may include, but are not limited to, background screening, security training, photo identification, fingerprinting, and other security-related procedures. Failure to obtain or maintain required clearance, credentials, or compliance with applicable security policies may result in reassignment, removal from the worksite, or other employment action, up to and including termination of employment, subject to applicable law.

The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.