Menlo Park - Retail Sales Associate; Seasonal Part-Time

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.

Salary: $16.50 per hour

• 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 and notify management of any infractions
• Assist with special projects as assigned by management

• 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

Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including nights, evenings and weekends.

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

• Commuter benefits accounts
• 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate for all hours worked on stated holidays
• 401K with employer matching

We offer competitive compensation for sales associates starting at $16.00 along with a clear path to promotion opportunities every 3 months based on individual performance. Career advancement opportunities for driven team members who consistently deliver strong results.

Minimum of 12 hours availability per week.

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.