Sales Lead- Schaumburg

About the role

EILEEN FISHER is one of the largest women’s fashion companies to be a certified B Corporation, which means we voluntarily meet high criteria for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Our values are deeply embedded in and shape our culture, supporting our commitment to Diversity, Equity + Inclusion, and Sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Establish excellent customer service standards and lead by example.
• Collaborate with and lead sales team in priority setting, daily tasks and delegation of responsibilities.
• Identify and communicate team and store needs to leader team.
• Partner and support store leader team in daily store operations as necessary.
• Use creative approaches to engage the customer with the product; illustrate how to wear the clothing and explore different options.
• Possess strong understanding and ability to contribute and assist in back of house functions.
• Participate in the training and mentoring of new and current team members with an emphasis on nurturing talent and growth.
• Maintain high standards of sales floor and merchandise.
• Affirmative action statement: Ensure and contribute to a safe and clean store environment.

Requirements

• Must be entrepreneurial, inventive, creative and flexible.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Passionate about nurturing a positive, supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Dedicated to providing an excellent customer experience, promoting quality service among your team through training and acting as a positive role model.
• Possess openness to experience our Brand and product, stylishly wardrobing self and customers.
• Strong problem solving skills with ability to adapt quickly and react positively to business needs and changes in strategies.
• Maintain high level of initiative, motivation, and self-direction.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at floor level and/or team lift when necessary.
• Ability to climb ladders, twist, bend and stoop to retrieve items from floor, shelves, and hooks.

Qualifications

• Previous retail sales or apparel experience required.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Passion for fostering a positive work environment.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Initiative, motivation, and self-direction.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including a generous clothing allowance and a wellness reimbursement program.

Pay

The hiring salary range for this role is $18.25- $19/hr. dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Schedule

N/A