Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

Join us for an on-the-spot interview at our in person hiring event February 23-24 from 11:00am-7:00pm at the Alexandria Hampton Inn and Suites (2705 S Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308).At Kohl’s our strategy is to become the most trusted retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle. Be part of a team culture that values diversity and inclusion, works hard to help each other succeed, and celebrates each other's wins to deliver a best-in-class experience for our customers. About the RoleIn this role, you will support a sales driving culture while focusing on creating a consistent customer experience. You will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service through our hospitality mentality approach. You will offer information to the customer on current merchandise assortment, store promotions and events, and execute operational processes effectively and efficiently. Your goal is to connect with the customers to solve their shopping needs making everyone feel respected, appreciated and rewarded.  

Key Accountabilities

• Support Sales, Hospitality, Operations, People and Conversion through our Shop C3 Program. 
• Drive sales
• Drive sales by providing an inspiring environment that motivates customers to add to their basket
• Deliver a consistent sales floor experience
• Build customer connections with a greeting and execute an authentic hospitality experience
• Support sales floor, fitting room, point of sale, and operational processes, as required
• Ensure all customers feel respected, appreciated and rewarded.
• Build trust to solve the customer shopping needs
• Leverage omni channel offerings to deliver a frictionless customer experience
• Accurately deliver on our operational processes, BOPUS, BOSS, MLS, SFS
• Build rapport and make a genuine connection with the customer
• Acknowledge and assist customers through our company programs 
• Complete transactions accurately and efficiently while engaging customers
• Be a savings consultant to help customers save with a Kohl’s Card
• Converts, opens and activates Kohl’s Card applications
• Courteous and responsive to requests and questions

Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions an associate will be required to perform and the associate may be required to perform additional functions. The company may revise this job description from time to time.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the Key Accountabilities
• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance as set by the company. 
• Ability to comply with dress code requirements.
• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Ability to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from supervisors/managers and other company personnel. 
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs.
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation.
• Ability to operate and communicate on multiple frequency devices, handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Availability to work days, nights, and weekends.
• Perform work in accordance with the Physical Requirements section. 

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and occasionally over 50 lbs. with a two person lift.
• Ability to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, reach, lift, grasp, push and pull on a frequent basis.
• Ability to stand and/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift (at least 8 hours).
• Ability to visually verify information and locate and inspect merchandise.
• Ability to wear a face mask or covering and other personal protective equipment.
• Ability to withstand exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to curbside, truck unload, etc

Preferred Qualifications 

• No education or experience required
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence in a clear and concise manner.
• Naturally curious; desire to learn
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work environment