UNIQLO Retail Sales Associate (Seasonal)- Woodfield Mall

Starting salary: $16.50 / hour

Schaumburg, IL

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.

Career advancement opportunities for driven team members who consistently deliver strong results.

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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.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed sales goals
• Maintain brand and operational standards (visual, cleanliness, etc.)
• Pro-actively manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the U.N.I.Q.L.O. 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 runs
• 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

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull, move, lift or carry objects of at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom, repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., or 6 months retail or related experience

Full-Time Availability Requirements

• 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 three days per week.

Part-Time Availability Requirements

• A minimum of 12 hours of availability is required.

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.