Store Associate

About the position

Support and maintain the integrity of the Vera Bradley "experience" through exceptional customer service, upholding store image standards, maximizing sales and assisting in store operational needs. This position involves engaging with guests, enhancing their experience through product awareness, and team selling. The role requires treating all Vera Bradley employees and guests with respect while maintaining a positive work environment. Additionally, the individual will drive store results through add-on selling and conversion that meet the guest's wants and needs, maintain brand standards through visual merchandising excellence, and help keep the store clean and organized. The position also involves processing transactions accurately and complying with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Engage the guest and enhance her Experience through product awareness and team selling
• Treat all Vera Bradley employees and guests with respect and maintain a positive work environment
• Drive store results through add on selling and conversion that meet the guest's wants and needs
• Maintain Vera Bradley brand standards through assistance in visual merchandising excellence
• Help to maintain a clean, organized and inviting environment for the customer
• Maintain organization of stock room
• Ability to accurately process transactions in a professional manner
• Comply with all established company policies and procedures
• Process sales transactions utilizing POS system

Requirements

• High School graduate preferred
• Prior retail experience strongly preferred
• Experience with retail POS system a plus

Nice-to-haves

• Polite and professional
• Exceptional sales skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Available to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Strong team player

Benefits

• Incentive eligible position, based on achievement of company and store metrics
• Opportunity to serve your community by taking advantage of volunteer paid time off and matching gifts donation to charity of choice
• Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley and Pura Vida products
• Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement
• Holistic wellness program providing no cost access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts
• DailyPay option for wage payment
• 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (service and age requirement)
• Ancillary Benefits including pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus and much more!