About the position
At Carhartt, we are dedicated to building rugged products that serve and protect hardworking people. As a Seasonal Sales Associate (Brand Ambassador) at our Wicker Park location, you will play a crucial role in delivering the ultimate retail experience that embodies our brand's core values and heritage. Our ambassadors are not just employees; they are the face of Carhartt, inspired by the hardworking spirit of our customers and committed to upholding the integrity of our brand. You will be expected to promote the Carhartt brand enthusiastically, ensuring that your actions align with our corporate mission and values. This position is part-time and seasonal, providing an opportunity to engage with customers and contribute to a team that values collaboration and excellence. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional consumer experiences with every interaction. This includes providing a genuine connection with customers, ensuring that their shopping experience is engaging, efficient, and personalized. You will also execute visual merchandising standards to ensure that products are displayed properly, which includes sorting, folding, and restocking items as needed. As a team member, you will actively participate in performance and talent management processes, being open to development, training, coaching, and feedback to foster your own growth and that of your colleagues. Supporting leadership is key, as you will uphold operational standards and work safely, adhering to all company policies and procedures. You will work collaboratively with your team to achieve and exceed the store's revenue goals, identifying sales opportunities and providing tailored solutions to meet consumer needs. Additionally, you will assist in executing community engagement events and contribute ideas to enhance brand awareness in the local community. This position requires a commitment to personal development and professional growth, as you will take ownership of your learning journey within the company.
Responsibilities
- Enthusiastically promote the brand as a Carhartt ambassador, aligning actions with corporate mission and values.
- Deliver the ultimate retail consumer experience with every interaction.
- Provide a genuine consumer connection by focusing on exceptional, engaging, and personalized experiences while telling the Carhartt story.
- Execute visual merchandising and visual standards to ensure proper product display, including sorting, folding, and restocking.
- Engage positively with the team, contributing collaboratively and bringing your best to work each day.
- Actively participate in performance and talent management processes, being open to development, training, coaching, and feedback.
- Support leadership by upholding operational standards and working safely, adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Work as a team member to achieve and exceed the store's total revenue goals.
- Identify sales opportunities and drive sales by meeting and exceeding consumer expectations.
- Support execution of community engagement events and assist Store Leaders in growing brand awareness in the community.
Requirements
- Previous retail experience preferred.
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
- Exceptional team and collaboration skills.
- Strong PC skills, including proficiency in POS systems and Microsoft Office.
