Stylist (Sales Associate)
Cole Haan · Altoona, IA · 2 mo ago
Business Development$15/hrPart-time
Core Accountabilities
- Deliver Results: Achieve personal sales and key performance goals.
- Drive revenue growth through exceptional service, relationship building, and personalized recommendations.
- Utilize Cole Haan's "#RUOBSESSED?" Selling Program to uncover customer needs, build meaningful connections, and deliver personalized solutions.
- Achieve store initiatives that support profitability and business objectives.
- Serve As a Stylist
- Serve as a brand ambassador by consistently embodying Cole Haan's standards for appearance, professionalism, and customer engagement.
- Guide customers through the "Step into Style" experience by providing personalized styling recommendations across product categories and creating head-to-toe solutions that reflect their lifestyle and individual style.
- Build customer confidence by thoughtfully addressing concerns, overcoming objections, and recommending solutions that best fit the customer's preferences and needs.
- Stay informed on Cole Haan's seasonal collections, product innovations, key features, and current fashion trends and share relevant information with the customer.
- Create Extraordinary Customer Experiences
- Consistently uphold Cole Haan's values by putting the customer first, acting with integrity, collaborating with teammates, and delivering experiences that inspire confidence.
- Leverage fit expertise, product knowledge, and styling acumen to provide personalized solutions that meet customers' lifestyle and wardrobe needs.
- Build lasting customer relationships that drive loyalty, repeat business, and long-term brand advocacy through authentic engagement and follow-up.
- Support Store Operations
- Adhere to company policies and procedures and notify management of any infractions.
- Contribute positively to a collaborative, inclusive, and customer-focused team environment.
- Follow all operational, loss prevention, health, and safety procedures.
- Support and maintain visual merchandising standards consistent with company expectations and the elevated Cole Haan brand experience.
- Support store operations through receiving & processing shipments and sales floor replenishment.
- Execute all housekeeping tasks.
Requirements
- Part-Time Position
- A customer-first mindset with an interest in style, versatility, and helping customers feel confident in their choices.
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport and establish lasting customer relationships.
- Curiosity, enthusiasm, and a desire to learn about customers' lifestyles, needs, and style preferences.
- Ability to confidently provide style guidance, wardrobe-building recommendations, and support customers by thoughtfully addressing questions or objections.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
- Ability to operate POS systems and perform basic retail operations.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Have reliable transportation/demonstrate reliable attendance.
- Accepts feedback for individual development and makes necessary performance corrections at the direction of store management.
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive movements.
- Ability to bend, reach, squat, climb ladders, and move throughout the sales floor.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
State Specific Wage Information
- Rate of pay dependent upon candidates' relevant skills, experience, and location.
- Min. $15.00 - Mid. $17.00 Wage Info
Benefits
- PT Role-Sales Lead/Sales Assoc/Stock: Holiday pay, sick pay up to 80 hours in a plan year and employee discount.