Sales Associate

Express • Palatine Township, IL

9h • $15 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

PHOENIX Retail, LLC operates the Express and Bonobos brands. Express is a multichannel apparel brand focused on modern, confident, and effortless style, with more than 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, an online store, and a mobile app.

Express is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to provide customers with a great in-store shopping experience. The role also supports store operations through tasks such as stocking, cleaning, and folding merchandise. The position is at the Kildeer Village Square store.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of relevant job experience; the posting lists 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency using technology such as iPads and registers.
• Availability that meets defined criteria, including nights, weekends, and non-business hours.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role.
• Ability to interact with customers and provide customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly with customers, sales leadership, and associates.
• Demonstrated collaboration 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, fitting room, and stock room to keep the store safe and inviting.
• Follow company policies and procedures to support 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 an appropriate resolution or escalate them, and communicate issues and resolutions to Store Management.
• Promote credit and loyalty member programs by explaining their benefits and encouraging customer participation.
• Perform other essential functions as directed by a supervisor.
• Assist with stocking, cleaning, and folding merchandise.

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 for full-time associates.
• Parental leave for new mothers and fathers.
• Part-time associates may receive assistance obtaining individual insurance coverage, including major medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, and life insurance.
• 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 are eligible for an Express merchandise discount, the Learn & Earn incentive program, and voluntary benefits through YouDecide.

What This Job Offers

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