156- Temporary Sales Associate - Store

Seasonal Sales Associate

Brand Overview

Ashley Stewart was founded in 1991.  Beginning with the first store in Brooklyn, New York, the Ashley Stewart brand captured the hearts and minds of women searching for fashion-forward, well-tailored but affordable clothing in an easily accessible and welcoming environment. 

Today, our customers are able to shop the brand in retail stores across the United States and on-line through our website, www.ashleystewart.com. 

We believe that Ashley Stewart exists solely because our customers trust and believe in what the brand stands for.  Ashley Stewart stands for confidence, acceptance, self-esteem, sexiness, class, and sisterhood.  Everything we do as a Company is for our customer.  Our customer looks at each and every employee as if they are Ashley Stewart, a trusted confidante and best friend.  Ashley Stewart is as much about a shopping experience, whether it is in the stores or on-line, as it is about merchandise. 

Position Overview

The Seasonal Sales Associate is a temporary position responsible for assisting in the execution of customer service, operational and merchandising functions that occur within the store for our peak holiday selling season (Easter and Mother's Day) during their assigned shift. They are responsible for providing excellent customer service to every guest.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional customer service experience to all customers
• Assist in driving sales to achieve and exceed store and personal goals
• Enhance brand loyalty by driving Ashley VIP credit card and capturing customer data
• Serve as product knowledge expert to educate customers
• Assist in merchandising, display maintenance, and visual changes to enhance the selling floor
• Ensure neatness, cleanliness and maintenance of store including stockroom

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills

1. 3- 6 months prior retail experience
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
3. Excellent computer skills and ability to use a POS register system.
4. Ability to apply retail math principles
5. High level of initiative and accountability

Essential Work Requirements

1. Ability to lift, push or pull up to 30 lbs., frequent bending and stretching
2. Stand for periods of 4-8 hours per shift
3. Use ladders or other equipment, for the purpose of store and merchandising maintenance
4. Work a flexible schedule to include holidays, weekends and/or evenings

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an all-inclusive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.