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MK Katy Mills - Seasonal Sales Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
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AI generated summary

  • You must speak and write English, work flexible hours, stand for 8 hours, lift 30 lbs, handle merchandise, use POS, and communicate effectively in a busy retail environment.
  • You will provide exceptional customer service, act as a fashion advisor, assist with store operations, maintain organization, and support management with various tasks.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in English is required.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
  • Ability to meet store scheduling and availability expectations, including the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and high retail traffic and sales days, including but not limited to the day after Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Christmas Eve, Mother’s Day, etc.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift).
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to reach overhead, bend, kneel, and stoop.
  • Ability to handle merchandise and operate point-of-sale equipment.
  • Ability to visually assess merchandise and customer needs.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members in both written and verbal formats.
  • Ability to work in busy environments, including but not limited to working under bright lights, with music, and during peak traffic hours.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver an elevated and welcoming experience while managing multiple customers’ needs
  • Demonstrate flexibility and perform store tasks with speed and excellence
  • Act as a fashion advisor while demonstrating product knowledge
  • Consistently support management team with business needs
  • Keep selling floor and stock room neat, organized and stocked
  • Depending on store needs, may assist with store operations such as processing Point-of-Sale transactions in compliance with policies and procedures

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Seasonal Sales Assistant at Michael Kors.

What are the main responsibilities of a Seasonal Sales Assistant?

The main responsibilities include delivering an elevated customer experience, managing multiple customers' needs, demonstrating product knowledge, supporting the management team, and keeping the selling floor and stockroom organized.

Is prior retail experience required for this position?

Yes, at least 1 year of relevant retail experience is preferred.

What qualities are we looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for energetic and motivated individuals who are customer service obsessed, able to sell with a passion for styling, and technologically savvy.

What benefits are offered to Seasonal Sales Assistants?

Benefits include an employee discount, flexible schedule, and eligibility to participate in holiday selling contests with chances to win prizes.

What are the physical requirements for this job?

Candidates must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, reach overhead, bend, kneel, and handle merchandise.

Are candidates required to be authorized to work in the United States?

Yes, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States, as we cannot sponsor employment visas at this time.

What is the expected schedule for this position?

The schedule is flexible and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and high retail traffic days.

Is there support for individuals with disabilities during the application process?

Yes, Michael Kors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the interview and application process.

What kind of work environment can Seasonal Sales Assistants expect?

Seasonal Sales Assistants can expect a fun, inspiring, and fast-paced store environment.

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Fashion & Arts
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1981
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, MICHAEL Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, wearable technology, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all, is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle empire with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry, been honored for his philanthropy, and earned the respect and affection of millions. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 25 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. Continuing his philanthropic efforts, in 2013 Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products, as well as from other targeted initiatives, help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over twenty five million meals (and counting) to hungry children.

Benefits

  • Health

    Medical, vision and dental insurance. Short- and long-term disability

  • Time Away

    Competitive time off, including vacation, personal and sick days. Paid parental leave.

  • Growth & Wellness

    Classroom and online learning opportunities for professional and leadership development. Employee wellness initiatives.

  • Financial Planning

    Health and commuter spending accounts. Life insurance.