Sales Associate-Talbots-La Promenade Shoppes

Knitwell Group•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•$13 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Talbots is hiring a Sales Associate at its Virginia Beach, Virginia store. The role provides customers with a meaningful service experience, promotes products, builds brand relationships, and supports store business. Associates use fashion and product knowledge to style customers, achieve sales and service metrics, and complete operational assignments. This is a regular, part-time position with open availability of 15 to 20 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Requirements

Demonstrated selling competence and styling expertise, with a love of fashion.
Drive to create, build, and cultivate relationships.
Ambition and passion for achieving individual and team goals; ability to thrive in a team environment.
Excellent verbal communication skills and a high level of integrity.
Technological competency navigating a computer, iPad, or handheld system.
Strong organizational skills and 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 of 15 to 20 hours per week, including flexibility 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 informed about fashion trends, new arrivals, and product details such as fit, color, and fashion.
Use product knowledge and fashion expertise to create outfits and recommend items suited to customers' needs.
Participate in learning opportunities and accept direction, coaching, and feedback to maximize performance.
Achieve sales and service metrics, including client outreach, appointment setting, and Talbots Classic Awards.
Complete assigned projects and operational work, including filling orders, replenishment, and recovery.