Sales Associate

Express • Ann Arbor, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands. Express is a multichannel apparel brand focused on modern, confident, and effortless style, with retail and outlet stores, an online store, and a mobile app. The Sales Associate at the Briarwood Mall store helps provide a great in-store shopping experience and assists with tasks including stocking, cleaning, and folding merchandise.

The role includes maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and inviting store environment; following company safety policies and procedures; supporting product launches according to standard operating procedures; serving customers; processing transactions; resolving or escalating service issues; and promoting credit and loyalty programs. Additional essential functions may be assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of relevant job experience; the posting lists 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency using technology, including iPads and registers.
• Availability that meets defined criteria, including nights, weekends, and non-business hours.
• Ability to meet physical requirements.
• Customer service skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly with customers, sales leadership, and associates.
• Collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized sales floor, checkout area, fitting room, and stock room so the store is safe and inviting to customers.
• Follow company policies and procedures to ensure the safety of associates and customers.
• Assist with product launch changes according to company standard operating procedures.
• Deliver all aspects of the customer experience model.
• Process transactions quickly and accurately to reduce customer wait times.
• Resolve customer service issues positively, determine a resolution or escalate the issue, and communicate issues and resolutions to Store Management.
• Explain the benefits of credit and loyalty member programs and encourage customer participation.
• Assist with additional tasks such as stocking, cleaning, and folding merchandise.
• Perform other essential functions as directed by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage for full-time associates.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Merchandise discount.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave for new mothers and fathers.
• Part-time associates may be eligible for paid sick leave and public health emergency leave.
• Part-time associates may participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Part-time associates may participate in the Learn & Earn incentive program and choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide.
• Part-time associates may access individual insurance coverage options through LIG Solutions, including major medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED