About the position
As a Seasonal Sales Associate at Aeropostale, you will play a crucial role in promoting our culture, values, and mission. Your primary responsibility will be to share your passion for fashion and ensure that every customer has an exceptional shopping experience. You will be the face of our brand, engaging with customers and helping them feel good about their individual style. This position is perfect for someone who is enthusiastic about fashion and enjoys interacting with people. You will be expected to embody our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity in every interaction. In this role, you will connect with customers to create a welcoming atmosphere and achieve sales goals by executing our selling strategy. You will share your product knowledge to maximize sales and build relationships with customers, fostering brand loyalty. Your ability to understand and cater to customers' personal styles will be key in providing tailored fashion advice. Additionally, you will assist with daily store operations, including opening and closing tasks, maintaining a clean and organized store, and completing assigned responsibilities such as floor sets and ringing up customers. The Seasonal Sales Associate position requires a flexible schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the business. You will be part of a dynamic team that works together to create a positive environment for both customers and colleagues. This is an entry-level position, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their career in retail.
Responsibilities
- Engage and connect with customers to create an amazing shopping experience.
- Achieve and exceed sales goals by executing our selling strategy.
- Share product knowledge with customers to maximize sales.
- Engage with customers to build relationships and brand loyalty using company tools.
- Show understanding of customer's personal style when offering fashion advice.
- Inspire customers with product knowledge to cater to their needs.
- Assist with daily opening and closing tasks to maintain a clean, neat, and tidy store.
- Complete assigned job responsibilities such as floor sets, filling the floor, ringing up customers, etc.
- Remain positive and professional, working together with the team to create a great environment for customers and each other.
- Model values of respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
Requirements
- Engaging personality with a desire to provide great service.
- Excited to meet new people and create positive experiences for customers.
- Flexible availability to meet the needs of the business, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to bend, lift, open, and move product and fixtures up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Overtime pay
- Flexible work schedule
- Generous employee discount program
