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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 $16.50 to $20.65. Successful candidates' wage rates will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position.
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Chico's
Jun 03, 2025