Part-Time Lead
Claire's · Champaign, IL · 4 days ago
OTHRPart-time
Join the team at Claire’s, where self-expression, creativity, and the latest trends come to life. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, love engaging with customers, and have a passion for driving sales, this part-time manager opportunity is for you.
Responsibilities
- Crush sales goals by delivering exceptional customer experiences, upselling accessories, and promoting current offers to drive revenue.
- Become a piercing expert through comprehensive training: conduct piercings, educate customers on aftercare, maintain a sterile environment, and address questions or concerns.
- Maintain an Insta-worthy store with eye-catching displays, organized inventory, and easy-to-shop layouts.
- Support the Store Manager by motivating the team, sharing sales tips, and fostering a positive, high-energy atmosphere.
- Represent Claire’s by staying updated on fashion and social media trends to help customers find their perfect style and boost sales.
- Oversee store operations, including inventory management, cash transactions, visual merchandising, and promotional activities.
- Encourage customers to share their new accessories and piercings on social media, creating viral-worthy moments.
Requirements
- Ability to conduct piercings with patience and empathy, especially for young or anxious customers.
- Proficiency in operating a POS system to facilitate transactions and manage sales efficiently.
- Completion of some high school and at least one year of retail management experience.
- Physical ability to stand during shifts and maneuver 11-35kg (25-75lbs).
- Capability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb ladders or step stools for merchandising and customer assistance.
- Passion for helping customers express themselves and providing excellent service.
- Alignment with Claire’s values: teamwork, compassion, integrity, customer delight, diversity, and self-expression.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers, employees, and management.
- Solid grasp of mathematics for inventory management, sales analysis, and cash handling.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in some stores.
- Passion for fashion and staying updated on the latest trends to enhance the customer experience.
- Ability to create curated fashion looks with products during shifts.
Benefits
- Epic employee discount on the latest accessories.
- Opportunities for promotions and career growth.
- Work in a fun, fast-paced, inclusive, and supportive environment.
- For full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time, and paid leave.
- For part-time employees: voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time, and paid leave in required states (e.g., Washington employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked).