Sales Associate

Knitwell Group•Ridgefield, CT

7d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Talbots is hiring a Sales Associate to provide a meaningful customer service experience, promote products, and build relationships with customers and the brand. The associate uses fashion knowledge and styling expertise to help customers create outfits and find products that meet their needs, while contributing to store business and team goals. This is a temporary, part-time position at Store 00011 in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with a stated availability of 15 to 20 hours per week. The position pays $16.94 to $21.20 per hour.

Requirements

Demonstrated selling competence, styling expertise, and a love of fashion.
Drive to create, build, and cultivate relationships.
Ambition and passion for achieving individual and team goals, with the ability to thrive in a team environment.
Excellent verbal communication skills and a high level of integrity.
Technological competency in navigating a computer, iPad, or handheld system.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.
Ability to climb ladders, move around regularly, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to bend, reach, stretch for products, and lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs.
Open availability for 15 to 20 hours per week, including flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional and meaningful customer service that promotes products and builds brand relationships.
Assist the management team in building store business.
Use service enhancers, including Concierge, to build strong customer relationships.
Serve multiple customers at a time, multitask, and handle simultaneous projects.
Stay aware of fashion trends and learn about new arrivals, including fit, color, and fashion details.
Use product knowledge and fashion expertise to create outfits and suggest items suited to customers' needs.
Participate in learning opportunities and accept direction, coaching, and feedback to maximize performance.
Achieve sales and service metrics, including clientelling and outreach, appointment setting, and Talbots Classic Awards.
Complete assigned projects and operational work, including filling orders, replenishment, and recovery.