H&M Sales Advisor Alexandria, VA
About the Role
As a Sales Advisor you will provide excellent customer service, welcome and guide customers through the store and omni‑channel experience, and actively sell H&M products. You will use your fashion and product knowledge to give customers the information they need for the best experience, handle garment refill and care, maintain a clean and tidy sales floor and back‑of‑house, and work closely with the store team to deliver an excellent customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and guide customers, supporting them with direct service and omni‑channel options.
- Engage in conversations to provide excellent service and promote fashion trends, stories, and products.
- Effectively promote and sell products, including the Hello Member loyalty app and in‑store sustainability initiatives.
- Support commercial and operational actions to reach sales targets with store management.
- Stay up‑to‑date with fashion trends, styles, brands, competitors, and relevant influencers, and share this knowledge with customers.
- Retain and share service, fashion, and store‑operations knowledge with colleagues; give and receive feedback.
- Participate in onboarding, training, and development courses relevant to the role.
- Complete the full garment cycle: unpack, refill, steam, and ensure proper garment care.
- Operate fitting rooms and checkout areas according to best practices.
- Maintain a clean and tidy sales floor, stockrooms, and back‑of‑house areas.
- Support garment presentation, execute visual and commercial guidelines, and keep merchandise displays attractive and on‑trend.
- Ensure good stock levels through replenishment routines on the sales floor.
- Use in‑store omni‑channel services and tech tools (In‑store Care App, Click & Collect, Smart Store, etc.) following best practices.
- Assist with opening and closing procedures and follow all health & safety and legal requirements.
Qualifications
- Passion for fashion and a strong interest in H&M’s products.
- Motivated to deliver great customer experiences.
- Communicative, creative, curious, flexible, decisive, and action‑oriented.
- Enjoy working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
- Previous sales experience in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting.
- Customer‑service experience in fashion, retail, or related service industries.
Benefits
- Staff discount card usable across all H&M Group brands (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, Other Stories, ARKET, Afound).
- Participation in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP).
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Family support programs and a company‑matched retirement plan.
- Paid leave programs, paid time off, and a community day for local service.
- Access to Colleague Resource Groups for networking and community.
- Opportunities for global career growth within the H&M Group.
Pay
Hourly, Non‑Exempt. Pay Rate: $15.50 per hour.
Inclusion & Diversity
H&M values diverse backgrounds across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. The company is values‑driven, guided by seven unique values, and offers inclusive employee resource groups. H&M is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment processes and encourages candidates to be themselves at work.