Seasonal Retail Fragrances Sales Associate, Springfield - VA
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions.
We need to parse the posting.
Let's extract sections:
- Job Overview: description of role. Could be "About the role" or "Job Overview". Use About the role
maybe.
- Responsibilities: list of duties: "Our colleagues begin each day..." etc. Could be under Responsibilities.
- Requirements: "Who You Are" bullet list: flexible availability, understand and communicate effectively, read policies, comfortable communicating, meeting daily sales goal challenges, enjoy meeting people, resourceful, etc. Also "Essential Physical Requirements" maybe part of Requirements.
- Qualifications: maybe not separate; but we could treat "Who You Are" as Qualifications.
- Skills: maybe not explicit; but we can include "Skills" if there is content: maybe "Understand and communicate effectively", "comfortable communicating", etc. Could be under Skills.
- Benefits: "What We Can Offer You" includes dynamic inclusive environment, competitive pay and benefits, comprehensive health and wellness coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, eight paid holidays, continuous learning, leadership development, colleague resource groups, volunteer opportunities. Also "Some Additional Benefits We Offer Include": merchandise discounts, performance-based incentives, annual merit review, Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice. Also mention "Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more." So we have benefits content.
- Pay: Not explicitly stated. There's "competitive pay" but no specific numbers. The rule: never create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It says "competitive pay" but not a specific amount. Is that enough? The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It says "competitive pay" is a statement about pay, but not specific. Might be considered stating pay exists but not amount. However they said "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." The phrase "competitive pay" does state that there is pay, but it's vague. I'd interpret that we should not create a Pay section because no specific pay info (like hourly rate, salary). So omit Pay.
- Schedule: "Seasonal colleagues are typically scheduled to work 10-20 hours per week. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability." That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section.
- Also there is "Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here." That's a link; we should drop application instructions and maybe that line as it's a reference. Might be considered boilerplate? It's not exactly boilerplate but it's a reference to external link. Probably we should drop it as it's not substantive content? The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." This line is not exactly application instructions but it's a reference to find info. Might be considered part of schedule/benefits. Could keep as part of schedule? But it's a link; we could drop the link but keep the sentence? Might be safer to drop the line entirely.
- Also "About Us" section: descriptive about Macy's story. Could be "About the role"? Actually "About Us" is about company. Could be a section "About the company" but not in allowed headings list. Allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should map content to those. "About Us" could be considered "About the role"? Not exactly. But we could incorporate that into "About the role" maybe as introductory paragraph. The instruction: "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we can use those headings. We can have "About the role" heading and include the overview and maybe the company story. That seems okay.
- "How our Seasonal Fragrance Sales Support Colleagues spend their day…" is responsibilities.
- "Who You Are" is requirements/qualifications.
- "Essential Physical Requirements" could be part of Requirements.
- "What We Can Offer You" and "Some Additional Benefits We Offer Include" and later benefits paragraph -> Benefits.
- Schedule: we have schedule info.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
We need to be careful to not lose any details.
Let's extract substantive content piece by piece.
First paragraph: "Be part of an Amazing Story Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work."
That's company story; could go under About the role.
Next: "Job Overview As a Seasonal Fragrance Sales Support colleague, you'll play a key role in creating a warm, inviting experience in our fragrance department. You’ll help maintain a beautifully merchandised, fully stocked space while supporting the sales team behind the scenes and on the floor. Whether you're preparing products, restocking displays, or assisting with transactions, your attention to detail and genuine hospitality ensure every guest feels cared for. This role blends service and support - anticipating team needs, keeping the space shop-ready, and helping to create magical moments for our customers during the busiest time of year. We're looking for flexible team players who thrive in our fast-paced environment, can juggle multiple tasks, and can work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays."
That's overview.
Then: "How our Seasonal Fragrance Sales Support Colleagues spend their day… Our colleagues begin each day energized and ready to make an impact. They wear their name badge with pride, greet teammates with a warm hello, and help ensure the sales floor is clean, organized, and prepared for customers. Before getting started, they review their sales goals, learn about new arrivals and top-selling items, and stay up to date on current trends and promotions - so they’re fully informed and ready to engage, educate, and sell with confidence.On the floor, they focus on the customer - offering a warm welcome, making eye contact, and creating friendly, personal conversations to create customer relationships to bring the customers back.Throughout the day, they maintain a shoppable space by merchandising new receipts, process damages, testers and select merchandise to return to vendors, updating signs and pricing, and supporting any needed merchandise moves.They always Finish Strong - sharing our Loyalty program benefits, making sure customers have all they need, and ending with a sincere thank-you, often walking the package around and using the customer’s name. We believe service starts with each other - supporting one another with honesty, care, and collaboration so we can better serve our customers and communities.And we know that excellence is a journey - we strive to improve every day, take pride in our work, achieve sales goals and learn from each other to deliver individual and store results."
That's responsibilities.
Then: "Seasonal colleagues are typically scheduled to work 10-20 hours per week. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here."
Schedule.
Then: "Who You Are Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctualityMust be able to:Understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisorsRead and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in EnglishBe comfortable communicating and collaborating with customers and colleaguesMeeting daily sales goal challenges Enjoy meeting people, learning about them, and sharing information Resourceful and eager to start a new venture and can adapt to changing priorities; you can work on your own but are great with team dynamics"
That's requirements/qualifications.
Then: "Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform This position requires talking, lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.Standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 25lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders, reaching, including above eye levelRequires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustmentFrequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions"
That's also requirements.
Then: "What We Can Offer You Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities."
Then: "Some Additional Benefits We Offer Include Merchandise discountsPerformance-based incentivesAnnual merit reviewEmployee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice Access the full menu of benefits offerings here."
Then later: "About Us This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives. Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today! This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. BEAUTY00 This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com."
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. The "About Us" section includes "Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!" That's application instruction; we should remove that line. Also "This job description is not all-inclusive..." maybe legal boilerplate; remove. "Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time." legal; remove. "Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment." EEO; remove. "BEAUTY00" maybe code; remove. "This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses." that's substantive? It's about benefits; we can keep as part of benefits. "Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID etc. We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. We need to be careful to not lose any details. Let's extract substantive content piece by piece. First paragraph: "Be part of an Amazing Story Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work." That's company story; could go under About the role. Next: "Job Overview As a Seasonal Fragrance Sales Support colleague, you'll play a key role in creating a warm, inviting experience in our fragrance department. You’ll help maintain a beautifully merchandised, fully stocked space while supporting the sales team behind the scenes and on the floor. Whether you're preparing products, restocking displays, or assisting with transactions, your attention to detail and genuine hospitality ensure every guest feels cared for. This role blends service and support - anticipating team needs, keeping the space shop-ready, and helping to create magical moments for our customers during the busiest time of year. We're looking for flexible team players who thrive in our fast-paced environment, can juggle multiple tasks, and can work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays." That's overview. Then: "How our Seasonal Fragrance Sales Support Colleagues spend their day… Our colleagues begin each day energized and ready to make an impact. They wear their name badge with pride, greet teammates with a warm hello, and help ensure the sales floor is clean, organized, and prepared for customers. Before getting started, they review their sales goals, learn about new arrivals and top-selling items, and stay up to date on current trends and promotions - so they’re fully informed and ready to engage, educate, and sell with confidence.On the floor, they focus on the customer - offering a warm welcome, making eye contact, and creating friendly, personal conversations to create customer relationships to bring the customers back.Throughout the day, they maintain a shoppable space by merchandising new receipts, process damages, testers and select merchandise to return to vendors, updating signs and pricing, and supporting any needed merchandise moves.They always Finish Strong - sharing our Loyalty program benefits, making sure customers have all they need, and ending with a sincere thank-you, often walking the package around and using the customer’s name. We believe service starts with each other - supporting one another with honesty, care, and collaboration so we can better serve our customers and communities.And we know that excellence is a journey - we strive to improve every day, take pride in our work, achieve sales goals and learn from each other to deliver individual and store results." That's responsibilities. Then: "Seasonal colleagues are typically scheduled to work 10-20 hours per week. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here." Schedule. Then: "Who You Are Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctualityMust be able to:Understand and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisorsRead and understand employment policies and safety rules/procedures in EnglishBe comfortable communicating and collaborating with customers and colleaguesMeeting daily sales goal challenges Enjoy meeting people, learning about them, and sharing information Resourceful and eager to start a new venture and can adapt to changing priorities; you can work on your own but are great with team dynamics" That's requirements/qualifications. Then: "Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform This position requires talking, lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands.Standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 25lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders, reaching, including above eye levelRequires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustmentFrequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions" That's also requirements. Then: "What We Can Offer You Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities." Then: "Some Additional Benefits We Offer Include Merchandise discountsPerformance-based incentivesAnnual merit reviewEmployee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice Access the full menu of benefits offerings here." Then later: "About Us This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives. Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today! This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. BEAUTY00 This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com." We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. The "About Us" section includes "Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!" That's application instruction; we should remove that line. Also "This job description is not all-inclusive..." maybe legal boilerplate; remove. "Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time." legal; remove. "Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment." EEO; remove. "BEAUTY00" maybe code; remove. "This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses." that's substantive? It's about benefits; we can keep as part of benefits. "Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO