Sales Associate, Geneva Commons

Knitwell Group • Geneva, IL

4d • $15 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Talbots is a specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes, and accessories known for modern classic style, quality craftsmanship, and gracious service. The Sales Associate helps deliver a meaningful customer experience, promote products, build customer relationships, and support store business. The role includes sales and service activities, styling customers using product and fashion knowledge, and completing operational projects as assigned. This is a regular part-time position at the Geneva Commons store, with an availability requirement of 15 to 20 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated selling competence, styling expertise, and a love of fashion.
• Ability to create, build, and cultivate relationships.
• Ambition and passion for achieving goals individually and as part of a store team; 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.
• Comfort with climbing ladders, moving around regularly, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, and stretch for products, and lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs.
• Availability of 15 to 20 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional and meaningful customer service experience that promotes products and builds brand relationships.
• Assist the management team in building store business.
• Use service enhancers, including Concierge, to build strong relationships.
• Serve multiple customers at a time and handle simultaneous tasks or projects.
• Stay aware of fashion trends and learn about new arrivals, including product 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.

Benefits

• Incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits packages accessible to full-time and eligible part-time employees.
• 50%, 60%, and 70% merchandise discounts on Talbots and Haven Well Within.
• Referral Incentive Program.
• Discounts on travel, shopping, concerts, and more.
• Growth opportunities and tools to develop beyond the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed