Sales Associate

Fairfield, CA
United States

New York & Company

5001 to 10000 employees

New York & Company has taken a bite out of fashion's big apple. The firm caters to women looking for moderately priced apparel (jeans, dresses, and coordinates) and accessories (sunglasses, costume jewelry, handbags, and hosiery) mostly at the mall. The chain sells its proprietary branded fashions through more than 550 stores, including about two dozen outlet shops, in 40-plus states and online. Founded in 1918 and operated as a subsidiary of Limited Brands from 1985 to 2002, the chain was sold to an investor team including former CEO Richard Crystal and Irving Place Capital for $153 million. The new owners took New York & Company public in 2004. More recently, the company has struggled to turn a profit.

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Job description

OVERVIEW: The SA participates in ensuring the service and selling environment within the store is fun and engaging for customers at all times. The SA performs a variety of responsibilities assigned by the Store Management team which may include driving sales, delivering outstanding customer service to our customer, merchandising, cashiering and processing freight.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales/Credit

• Demonstrate business acumen to drive sales results and achieve individual and store goals in line with Company initiatives
• Follow plans/directions/schedules and act with a sense of urgency to meet the changing priorities, store needs and demands of the business
• Effectively promote all Brand Initiatives (Credit, Reward, Email Capture, etc.) and achieve all personal goals Customer
• Support a store culture that is committed to exceeding customer expectations and delivering the highest level of customer service at all times
• Communicate customer feedback, best sellers, business trends and recommendations to Store Management
• Apply fashion knowledge to make product recommendations and style customers on the sales floor and in the fitting room
• Balance customers and tasks simultaneously using good judgment and teamwork

Operations

• Abide by all Company policies and procedures, including the New York & Company Code of Business Conduct and Loss Prevention policies
• Follow leadership direction to maintain proper floor coverage to maximize store volume
• Ensure that the sales floor is full, sized, organized and clean
• Process shipment and replenish the sales floor as needed
• Perform transactions which may include ringing at the Sales & Services desk
• Participate in initiatives to achieve store shrink goals
• Be aware of store safety standards and report store maintenance issues to Store Management

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Retail sales experience preferred
• Physical ability to be on the sales floor for extended periods of time, and to move and handle merchandise and fixtures throughout the store which may entail lifting and perform all functions as set forth above
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, based on business needs (if applicable)

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

As an equal opportunity employer, New York & Company does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender disorder, age, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. New York & Company only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

Work location: Fairfield, CA

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