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Monday, April 28

PT Sales Associate needed at Chestnut Hill Mall!

P/T Sales Associate – Chestnut Hill Mall
When you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, you go the extra mile. So at lucy, using a mix of high-tech fabrics, precise fit and a stylist's eye, we create gear with the design, color and feminine details that can only be found in our stores. It's fashion forward performance apparel that inspires athletic women.

Headquartered in Alameda, California, lucy has charted an unconventional path to success. Debuting in 1999 as a strictly online retail store, the company shifted its focus to a bricks-and-mortar retail chain in 2001. Today, the company operates as both an online retail store and a chain of more than 60 stores across the United States. In 2007, lucy was acquired by VF Corporation (vfc.com), a global leader in lifestyle branded apparel with a diverse portfolio of brands such as Vans, The North Face and 7 for all Mankind.

Why Work at lucy?
lucy isn't just another corporation - rather, we're an energetic community that thrives on teamwork and open and honest communication. Our fun, vital culture is all about enthusiasm. Together, we strive toward our goal of inspiring athletic women through fashion forward performance apparel.

We believe in:
Performance & fashion, Innovation & style, working out... and loving it.
lucy inspires performance™

Job Summary:
We are looking for Sales Associates who can inspire our customers and drive the lucy brand. From service to selling to leadership, we are looking for associates who can achieve success by being sales focused, team oriented and customer service driven.

Living the Brand
Understand and anticipate the needs of the Enthusiast by living an active lifestyle focused around our product categories. Inform and inspire with firsthand knowledge and product expertise.

Service + Selling
Execute lucy BACE selling standards to meet team and individual sales goals and metrics. Responsible for driving sales and customer experience by maintaining a tidy, safe, and well merchandised store environment; ensure sales floor is properly stocked and fitting rooms, cash wrap, and stockroom are well maintained. Drive a best-in-class service experience that exceeds our customer's expectations, inspires customer confidence and creates loyalty to the brand.

Merchandise Management
Assist with the execution of all visual merchandising updates and standards as directed by the store management team. Use lucy's inventory and loss prevention policies to minimize loss and maximize sales.

Marketing
Demonstrate knowledge of local market competitors.

Operations
Minimize controllable expenses and protect gross margin. Accountable for accurately utilizing lucy's point of sale system.

Education/Experience:
No Education Requirement. Years of Related Professional Experience: 0-1.

Skills:
Ability to learn, retain, and communicate product knowledge. Ability to maintain store's visual merchandising standards. Demonstrated ability to be a strong team player. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Strong judgment and problem solving skills. Understands the importance of and embraces diversity in the workplace. Passionate and knowledgeable about fitness activities and fashion. Ability to work weekend, evening, and holiday shifts.

Special Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Must be able to use a ladder, bend and stoop to retrieve stock. Must be able to stand and move about the store for full shifts (shifts are typically 8 hours). Must have visual acuity and be able to use a point of sale system.

If interested, contact career@mountida.edu for directions to apply.