Sales Lead - Chico's

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Associate Lead is primarily responsible for supporting management in general operations of the store to ensure a great customer experience and maximum profitability. Performs various sales and register transactions.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes customer service by ensuring associates are greeting and assisting customers; responds to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner. 
• Performs basic operations activities including cash handling and reporting, price changes, merchandise handling, and open and closing duties; reviews time sheets and other payroll documentation for accuracy and submits as appropriate.
• Monitors associate sales activities and productivity; acknowledges and communicates performance to associates; motivates and trains associates to achieve full.
• Maintains an awareness of customers to both increase service levels and reduce security risks; remains current on operational policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
• Maintains knowledge of current sales and promotions; presents and displays merchandise in accordance with current promotions and standards.
• Supports and administers receipt and dispatch of inventory and supplies according to company policy.
• Supervises associates engaged in sales, inventory receipt, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers. Prepares weekly schedules to ensure proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines. 
• Models’ sales expectations by utilizing various techniques and communicating product knowledge to the customer; recommends merchandise selections or helps to locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Builds and maintains a solid customer following through clienteling and wardrobing.
• Maintains standards in merchandise handling, presentation, loss prevention, and all other duties as directed by Management.
• Participates in and facilitates visual directives including monthly store sets and merchandise replenishment.
• Promotes customer service by ensuring associates are greeting and assisting customers; responds to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner. 
• Assists in the development of store associates; interprets Key Performance Indicator reports and delivers coaching as needed; provides feedback to Store Manager for associate performance appraisals and evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.

COMPETENCIES:

• Culture
  • Living the Chico’s FAS Values and Guiding Principles by demonstrating Customer Focus, Instilling Trust, Driving Engagement and Delivering Results with High Performance.
• Manages Complexity
  • Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Plans and Aligns
  • Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Organizational Savvy
  • Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Courage
  • Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Minimum 2 years prior retail or sales management experience preferred
• Excellent communication, verbal, and written skills
• Excellent communication, verbal, and written skills
• Able to travel to stores throughout the district 
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of administrative aspects of store operations
• Communicate with customers, standing and maneuvering on sales floor and stockroom, operate register, lift and carry 50 pounds, hand/fold merchandise, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling
• Regular attendance is essential to this position in order to ensure adequate coverage to meet company objectives
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required

The wage range for this position is $13.77-$17.20.  Successful candidates’ wage rates will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position.