1212 - Sales Associate-ANN

About us Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Embraces our values & sets an example through his/her behaviorsResponsible for compliance with all ANN INC. practices and proceduresAdditional responsibilities as assigned by the Store Manager, Co-Manager, and Sales Leads Revenue Generation: Consistently meets or exceeds divisional, store, and individual financial and credit goals while contributing to the store’s overall goals Client Experience: Provides excellent client service by anticipating the client’s needs, exceeding expectations, and adhering to ANN INC. service experience standardsAcknowledges, interacts and builds relationships with clients, creates client loyalty and has the ability to multi-task while servicing internal and external clientsAddresses client concerns, coming to resolution when possible, and involving management where appropriatePortrays a gracious, friendly, energetic and engaging manner and is at all times respectful and professionalTakes ownership, solicits and incorporates feedback for professional growth and development – Consistently receives positive, unsolicited client feedbackCommunicates effectively with store management, store team, and external clients in person, through written correspondence and over the phoneBuilds collaborative and productive relationships by sharing ideas, treats others fairly, with respect, and values differencesEmbraces our values and behaviors and inspires team by leading by example through his/her words and actions – Supports an environment of learning and trust by acting as a positive role modelIs responsible for compliance with all Company policies, practices and procedures and all federal, state and local laws Operations: Completes opening/closing procedures and tasks as directly by Leadership Team with a client focus (e.g. replenishing merchandise; recovering the store and styling rooms; processing shipment including but not limited to: unpacking, hanging, steaming; cleaning including but not limited to: dusting, vacuuming, and removing trash; executing merchandising moves; marketing updates; and completing prices changes.) Participates and assists in the preparation for the stores’ inventory Reports to work as scheduled; records time worked accurately by using ANN INC.’s Time and Attendance system; remains flexible to the needs of the business Follows all ANN INC. operational guidelines, processes, and procedures Reviews Bulletin Boards daily Technical Expertise: Demonstrates a desire and ability to be learner responsible and navigates the ANN INC. computer learning systems Performs register transactions quickly and efficiently (e.g., sales, send sales, returns, exchanges, payments) Is proficient in using Distributed Order Maintenance (DOM’s) and StyleFinder to locate product for clients and processes transactions accurately Operates phone, answering calls with an appropriate greeting, transferring and placing calls on hold Operates and understand the functions of the PDT Product/Brand Management: Understands and can clearly articulate the Company’s brand positioning, including: the uniqueness of all expressions of ANN INC., current marketing and promotional initiatives, markdowns, POS events, Bounce Back promotions, coupon events, lifestyle concepts to internal and external clients Lives the ANN INC. Purpose, Values & Behaviors, Practices in all interactions Participates in and attends Store Meetings Proactively uses associate education tools to build product and styling knowledge with his/her peers Embraces fashion, understands current market trends and is able to articulate them using ANN INC. interpretations in every client interaction. Takes initiative to build a loyal client base Follow Directions: Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines as assigned with minimal supervision and within designated timeframes Merchandising: Knowledge of visual standards and techniques, and ability to implement and maintain with ANN INC.’s guidelines Communication: Communicates effectively with Clients, Members of Management, Business Partners, and Store Associates Accuracy: Ability to handle cash and provide change without error Schedule: Remains flexible in scheduling that meets the needs of the business Physical: Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally. Maneuver effectively around sales floor and stock room Educational Requirements and Experience: Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Minimum one year sales associate or relevant experience in the services industry with proven results