Sales Associate Key

Job Overview

Talbots is a leading omni‑channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we provide modern classic style for every body type with a full range of sizes and inclusive offerings.

• Growth opportunities to advance beyond the current position
• Incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits packages for full‑time and eligible part‑time employees (visit the We Care page for details)
• Merchandise discount: 50%, 60% & 70% off Talbots and Haven Well products
• Referral incentive, travel, shopping, concerts and more

• Team success and mutual support
• Innovation and smart risk‑taking
• Customer‑centered relationships and service
• Integrity, transparency, candor, respect
• Diversity and inclusive culture
• Community engagement and positive change

• Creates a selling culture focused on customer needs
• Customer‑centric mindset and exceptional customer experience
• Relationship building with customers and peers
• Ambitious and driven to achieve individual and team goals
• Passionate about selling and organized approaches to maximize traffic
• Excellent verbal communication and high integrity
• Cooperative and works well in a diverse environment
• Comfortable climbing ladders and standing for extended periods
• Can bend, reach, stretch and lift up to 40 lbs
• Technologically adept with POS/computer/iPad/handheld systems
• Flexible availability (evenings, weekends, holidays)

• Provide exceptional customer service that promotes product and builds brand relationships
• Assist management in building store business
• Serve multiple customers, multi‑task, handle simultaneous projects
• Stay updated on fashion trends and new arrivals
• Use product knowledge to create outfits and suggest items that match customer needs
• Maintain positive working relationships supporting a productive environment
• Communicate store information, brand initiatives and discrepancies to management
• Achieve sales and service metrics in key areas
• Maximize performance through learning, coaching and feedback
• Support operational excellence, inventory management, orders, recalls, replenishment, re‑tickets, etc.
• Plan and prioritize tasks to meet customer and business needs
• Lead or supervise others when required and open/close store
• Understand customer needs through intentional conversation

Note:

This position description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. It is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change.

Location:

Store 04046 Deer Park NY – Deer Park, NY 11729

Position Type:
Regular/Part time

Pay Range: $17.50 - $21.90 Hourly USD

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law.

The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact  The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.