Retail Sales Advisor, Part-Time
Johnnie-O · Wilmette, IL · 1 wk ago
ManagementPart-time
Responsibilities
- Welcome every customer with a friendly, authentic approach that reflects the Johnnie-O brand.
- Listen and connect with customers to understand their needs, style preferences, and fit requirements.
- Provide knowledgeable feedback and personalized styling suggestions.
- Share product knowledge, new arrivals, and upcoming events to keep customers engaged.
- Maintain a client book and follow up with customers to build long-term relationships.
- Contribute to store sales by proactively engaging customers and recommending additional products.
- Participate in outreach, appointment-based selling, and event support to grow the customer base.
- Ensure the sales floor and fitting rooms are clean, organized, and fully stocked.
- Assist in restocking, re-merchandising, and setting seasonal floor changes.
- Support accurate inventory management and communicate stock needs to leadership.
- Process transactions efficiently and accurately, including returns and exchanges.
- Follow cash handling procedures and maintain accuracy in the POS system.
- Absorb back of house/replenishment responsibilities, price changes, markdowns, transfers, and other operational tasks as needed.
- Ability to open and close the store, when necessary, when the store manager and assistant store manager are absent.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of retail or customer service experience, ideally in apparel or premium lifestyle brands.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a genuine ability to connect with people.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to delivering excellent customer service.
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 20 lbs.
Benefits
- Paid hourly, no more than 25 hours/week.
- Casual dress policy.
- Potential career growth.
- A family-oriented working environment.