UNIQLO Retail Sales Associate - Westfield Valley Fair

Sales Associate PositionThis position is exclusively for full-time or part-time sales associates and is not intended for seasonal employment.We offer competitive compensation for sales associates starting at $20 per hour along with a clear path to promotion opportunities every three 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/part-time sales associate is 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 goalsMaintain 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 neededAct as cashier when required by following cashier protocolProcess shipment and ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size runsAssist management to identify and resolve issues in the storeProvide product and brand knowledge to customersFollow all company policy and procedures & notify management of any infractionsAssist with special projects as assigned by managementRequired Skills and Abilities:Strong communication skillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentagesAbility 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 climbingEducation/Experience:High school diploma or G.E.D., or 6 months retail or related experienceFull-time availability requirements:Average 32 or more hours per week based on business seasonality.Restrictions on availability are limited to three (3) days with only one (1) restriction permitted Friday-Sunday (religious exemptions will be considered).Of the three (3) restrictions permitted at least one (1) restriction must be time-based.Both days off must be within the same workweek (Monday – Sunday).All full-time employees must be available for a minimum of a 5-day workweek.Part-time availability requirements:Average 12 or more hours per week based on business seasonality.Open availability on weekends (religious exemptions will be considered).Restrictions on availability limited to two days per week.Benefits:We offer competitive compensation for sales associates starting at $20 per hour along with a clear path to promotion opportunities every three months based on individual performance!Career advancement opportunities for driven team members who consistently deliver strong results.Monthly parking pass (full-time employees only)Medical, dental, and vision coverage (full-time employees only)401k plan - 100% match on the first 3% you contribute, 50% on the next 2% you contributePaid parental leave (full-time employees only)Fertility benefits, including IVF (full-time employees only)Life insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insurance (full-time employees only)HSA/FSA optionsEmployee assistance program (full-time employees only)Vacation & personal time off (full-time employees only)Sick & wellness time off30% employee merchandise discountCommuter benefits... and more!Notice for California job applicants and employees: For information regarding how we handle your personal information and to exercise your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, please see our privacy policy at Uniqlo.com.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.