UNIQLO Retail Sales Associate - Pine Street

Seattle, WA

The fixed hourly rate is based on the qualifications for the position, including but not limited to, expected experience, education level, certifications, skills and expertise, and the location of the position. All new hires will be offered the same fixed hourly rate.

We offer competitive compensation for Retail Sales Associate staff with a fixed starting rate at $21.50 per hour for all new hires, along with a clear path to promotion opportunities based on individual performance!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (Full Time only)
• 401k plan - 100% match on the first 3% you contribute, 50% on the next 2% -you contribute
• Vacation & Personal Time Off (Full Time only): accrue up to 15 days per calendar year, prorated based on hire date, in accordance with company policy.
• Sick & Wellness Time Off: accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
• 30% Employee Merchandise Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid parental leave (Full Time only)
• Fertility benefits, including IVF Life insurance (Full Time only)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Full Time only)
• HSA/FSA options (Full Time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits

Retail Sales Associate Position Overview

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Sales Associate is the customer service specialist of the store. They are responsible to exceed customer expectations by listening to customer needs, finding products that meet their needs, providing in depth product information about the goods they are interested in and closing the sale.

Retail Sales Associate Key Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales goals
• Maintain brand and operational standards (visual, cleanliness, etc.)
• Manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the UNIQLO service standard, following the UNIQLO Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases.
• Be knowledgeable of fitting room standards and assist when needed
• Act as cashier when required by following cashier protocol
• Process shipment and ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size run
• Assist management to identify and resolve issues in the store
• Provide product and brand knowledge to customers
• Follow all company policy and procedures & notify management of any infractions
• Assist with special projects as assigned by management

Retail Sales Associate Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekends

Retail Sales Associate Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on ladders
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull or move objects of at least 25 pounds
• Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom by repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing

Full-Time Availability Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including nights, evenings and weekends.
• Average 32 or more hours per week based on business seasonality.
• Open availability on weekends (religious exemptions will be considered).
• Restrictions on availability limited to two days per week.

Part-Time Availability Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including nights, evenings and weekends.
• Average 12 or more hours per week based on business seasonality.
• Open availability on weekends (religious exemptions will be considered).

The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.