Part-time Retail Employee

The Container Store•Schaumburg, IL

11d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Overview The Retail Employee / Project Specialist is responsible for performing a range of duties that ensures our customers have an amazing experience whether shopping in our store or picking up an order. Schedules for this part-time role include daytime, evenings, weekends, and early mornings. What We Stand For Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred
Must be at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

Retail sales experience a plus
Strong computer skills
Enjoys engaging with people and connecting with customers
Understands retail is an ever-changing industry and requires flexibility in scheduling

Responsibilities

Welcomes and greets all customers either as Host in the front entrance or throughout the store
Connects with our customers throughout the store suggesting solutions to their organizational challenges
Designs and sells custom closets and other storage and organization solutions
Serves as a register person with strong focus on providing a great customer experience during check out
Introduces and enrolls customers in our rewards program
Works merchandise processing during early morning or evenings (based on the schedule)
Maintains the Sales Floor – keeping shelves full and presented according to our brand standards.
Supports carryout to our customers cars whether through curbside or in the parking lot/garages.
Assists with cleaning routines around the store – including dusting, restrooms and vacuuming
Processes customers’ orders for curbside pick-up and/or delivery
Organizes the stockroom, ensuring it is well-maintained to support selling efforts of the store
Adheres to the time expectations established for the role, performing tasks with accuracy and timeliness, while exhibiting pace and attention to detail
Actively engages with customers to solve their organizational challenges

Benefits

Rewarding pay to recognize the value you bring to the team. Starting pay is $15.00 - $18.00/hour.
Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates.
Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.
Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program.
Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes.
Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards, and pet insurance (because fur-babies matter!).
We honor our employees with service awards and retirement gifts, celebrate those who exemplify our core principles, and recognize exceptional daily contributions.
Participate in our Employee Resource and Affinity Groups and help guide how we give back to the community, while having a space to connect, support one another, and celebrate cultural heritages.