Location:

　　Gulfport, Mississippi

　　Job Summary:

　　The Sales Associate will be responsible for supporting the Store Leadership Team to achieve all company goals and initiatives. The Sales Associate will model and maintain excellent customer service with effective communication, product knowledge, and appropriate selling techniques. The Sales Associate will maintain company standards of all merchandise presentation, replenishment, and sizing while maintaining a new and clean store and backroom.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Key Accountabilities:

　　Be aware of customer activity and respond with a sense of urgency, prioritizing assisting customers over other tasks

　　Greet and acknowledge customers while providing the appropriate level of service

　　Effectively communicate value and quality of our merchandise while sharing our current promotions and offer solutions for “out of stock” items when necessary

　　Exercise sound judgment in effectively addressing customer concerns

　　Demonstrate the appropriate level of selling skills to positively impact conversion

　　Provide fast, friendly, and accurate service at the cashwrap while educating customers on the benefit of the PLACE Card

　　Maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure that all sizes and styles are represented

　　Follow company standards of merchandise presentation, signage, and display

　　Support and maintain a neat, clean, and organized stockroom while adhering to a customer ready environment, and adhering to safety requirements

　　Perform daily housekeeping duties to company standard

　　Guarantee company assets by ensuring adherence to all Loss Prevention procedures

　　Inform Store Leadership Team of maintenance and facility needs promptly to ensure that customers and associates are provided a clean and safe environment

　　Contribute focused, well-managed efforts towards achievement of store goals

　　Exhibit flexibility by processing stock when necessary

　　Education and Experience:

　　High School diploma or equivalent

　　Previous retail experience preferred

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Skills and Behaviors:

　　Excellent customer engagement

　　Demonstrated time management and organizational skills

　　Ability to work in team environment

　　Must be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities

　　Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including weekends, overnights, evenings, and call-in shifts

　　Ability to maneuver on sales floor and stockroom; climb ladder, lift and carry up to 50 lbs

　　make our PLACE yours

　　Being a part of our team takes collaboration and hard work. We are seeking top talent who are eager to contribute to a high-performing team!

　　We are proud to be the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America and continue to celebrate the success of our collection of brands, including The Children’s PLACE, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade and PJ PLACE.

　　If you are eager to learn and work in a diverse, inclusive, fast-paced and engaging work environment, please review our current list of openings and apply today!

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