Retail Contingent

Tapestry•Leesburg, VA

About The Position

The Sales Support Associate is an integral part of the store’s overall success and efficiency, with direct responsibility for delivering the brand’s customer-service commitment. The role creates a positive customer impression through friendly, efficient cash-wrap interactions and a well-maintained sales floor. Accurate, effective work supporting product flow—from receipt through point of sale—is essential. The associate welcomes and assists customers, supports sales and store operations, processes transactions, manages incoming and outgoing inventory, replenishes merchandise, and helps maintain visual merchandising and housekeeping standards. The role also supports brand engagement in the local market and follows store policies, including Loss Prevention guidelines.

Requirements

At least 1 year of previous retail experience, such as cashier, stock, or sales experience; luxury retail service experience is preferred.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Current knowledge of fashion trends and marketplace competition.
Knowledge of cash register systems and basic computer skills, including the ability to use an iPad or laptop, Mobile POS, and the internet; ability to use a walkie-talkie and understand and read price and product release sheets.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Strong English-language proficiency (for EU).
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, peak busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.
Ability to regularly lift at least 25 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, as well as climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a luxury retail service environment.

Responsibilities

Welcome clients warmly and professionally, anticipate their needs, and provide personalized assistance.
Represent the brand internally and in the local market, and support social media engagement.
Operate the point-of-sale system accurately, keep the cash wrap organized, and handle cash and other tender in accordance with policy.
Suggest add-on products, promote gift cards, and capture customer information where permitted.
Receive, process, and organize shipments and transfers; report discrepancies and keep the stockroom clean.
Manage stock levels, replenish the sales floor, and execute visual merchandising updates.
Support sales-floor activities, respond confidently to customer requests, and partner with the team or management as needed.
Maintain housekeeping standards and follow Loss Prevention guidelines.