Sales Lead - Chico's

About the role

The Associate Lead is primarily responsible for supporting management in the general operations of the store to ensure a great customer experience and maximum profitability. This role performs various sales and register transactions and promotes customer service by ensuring associates greet and assist customers, responding to inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic operations activities including cash handling and reporting, price changes, merchandise handling, and open and closing duties; reviews time sheets and other payroll documentation for accuracy and submits as appropriate.
• Monitors associate sales activities and productivity; acknowledges and communicates performance to associates; motivates and trains associates to achieve goals.
• Maintains awareness of customers to increase service levels and reduce security risks; remains current on operational policies regarding payment, exchanges, and security practices.
• Maintains knowledge of current sales and promotions; presents and displays merchandise in accordance with current promotions and standards.
• Supports and administers receipt and dispatch of inventory and supplies according to company policy.
• Supervises associates engaged in sales, inventory receipt, reconciling cash receipts, or performing services for customers.
• Prepares weekly schedules to ensure proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
• Models sales expectations by utilizing various techniques and communicating product knowledge to customers; recommends merchandise selections or helps locate merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Builds and maintains a solid customer following through clienteling and wardrobing.
• Maintains standards in merchandise handling, presentation, loss prevention, and all other duties as directed by management.
• Participates in and facilitates visual directives including monthly store sets and merchandise replenishment.
• Assists in the development of store associates; interprets Key Performance Indicator reports and delivers coaching as needed; provides feedback to the Store Manager for associate performance appraisals and evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.

Competencies

• Culture: Living the Chico’s FAS Values and Guiding Principles by demonstrating Customer Focus, Instilling Trust, Driving Engagement, and Delivering Results with High Performance.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Minimum 2 years prior retail or sales management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, verbal, and written skills.
• Ability to travel to stores throughout the district.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of administrative aspects of store operations.
• Ability to communicate with customers, stand and maneuver on the sales floor and stockroom, operate a register, lift and carry 50 pounds, hand/fold merchandise, climb, reach, push/pull.
• Regular attendance is essential to ensure adequate coverage to meet company objectives.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $13.20 – $16.40. Successful candidates’ wage rates will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position.

Benefits

Part-time associates are eligible to participate in the Company’s employee assistance program and employee discount program.