Sales Associate-Eastgate Square

The Childrens Place (Place)has always been, and continues to be committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all of its associates and applicants for employment. It is therefore the policy of The Childrens Place to hire, train and promotes all of its associates and to administer all other personnel policies regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Children Place supports the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and internal employees with disabilities.The Childrens Place ( Place ) s'engage comme toujours offrir l'quit en matire d'emploi tous les associs et candidats l'emploi. En consquence, la politique de PLACE est de recruter, former, donner de l'avancement et appliquer toutes les autres politiques relatives au personnel sans considration dge, sexe, invalidit, race, origine ethnique, citoyennet, croyance, orientation sexuelle, tat matrimonial ou autre motif dcrit dans le Code des droits de la personne de lOntario. The Childrens Place appuie la pleine intgration des personnes handicapes, conformment au Code des droits de la personne de lOntario et la Loi sur l'accessibilit pour les personnes handicapes de lOntario (LAPHO). Les amnagements ncessaires sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats et les employs internes touchs par une invalidit.Location: Hamilton, OntarioJob 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 tasksGreet and acknowledge customers while providing the appropriate level of serviceEffectively communicate value and quality of our merchandise while sharing our current promotions and offer solutions for out of stock items when necessaryExercise sound judgment in effectively addressing customer concernsDemonstrate the appropriate level of selling skills to positively impact conversionProvide fast, friendly, and accurate service at the cashwrap while educating customers on the benefit of the PLACE CardMaintain appropriate stock levels and ensure that all sizes and styles are representedFollow company standards of merchandise presentation, signage, and displaySupport and maintain a neat, clean, and organized stockroom while adhering to a customer ready environment, and adhering to safety requirementsPerform daily housekeeping duties to company standardGuarantee company assets by ensuring adherence to all Loss Prevention proceduresInform Store Leadership Team of maintenance and facility needs promptly to ensure that customers and associates are provided a clean and safe environmentContribute focused, well-managed efforts towards achievement of store goalsExhibit flexibility by processing stock when necessaryEducation and Experience:High School diploma or equivalentPrevious retail experience preferredMust be at least 18 years of ageSkills and Behaviors:Excellent customer engagementDemonstrated time management and organizational skillsAbility to work in team environmentMust be adaptable and flexible to changing prioritiesAbility to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs,  including weekends, overnights, evenings, and call-in shiftsAbility to maneuver on sales floor and stockroom; climb ladder, lift and carry up to 50 lbs