Experienced Fashion Sales Associate

Company Description Frances Kahn Inc is an established apparel and fashion retailer headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, known for its curated selection of contemporary and classic styles. The company focuses on providing personalized service and high-quality garments to a loyal clientele. Team members work in an environment that values style expertise, customer relationships, and attention to detail. Frances Kahn Inc offers opportunities to grow retail fashion skills while contributing to a refined, service-oriented shopping experience.

Role Description The Experienced Fashion Sales Associate role is a full-time, on-site position based in Virginia Beach, VA. In this role, the associate greets customers, assesses their wardrobe needs, and recommends outfits and accessories that align with their style preferences. Responsibilities include maintaining visual merchandising standards, organizing displays, and ensuring the sales floor and fitting rooms are clean and inviting. The associate processes sales transactions, handles returns and exchanges, and supports inventory tasks such as restocking and tagging merchandise. This role also involves building long-term client relationships, maintaining client records, and proactively reaching out about new arrivals, events, and promotions.

Qualifications

Proven experience in retail fashion sales, with a strong understanding of apparel, styling, and current trendsAbility to deliver personalized customer service, including active listening, needs assessment, and relationship buildingSkills in point-of-sale (POS) systems, basic cash handling, and accuracy in completing transactionsStrength in visual merchandising, product presentation, and maintaining an organized sales floorExcellent communication skills and a professional, customer-focused demeanorReliability in working a full-time schedule, including weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods as neededComfort standing for extended periods, moving merchandise, and working in a fast-paced retail environmentPrevious experience serving a high-service or boutique clientele is preferred; experience in apparel & fashion is strongly beneficialHigh school diploma or equivalent required; additional training or education in fashion, retail, or merchandising is a plus