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Sales Assistant

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Claire's

Oct 16, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need some high school education, strong communication and math skills, basic computer knowledge, customer service understanding, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Ability to operate a POS system is essential.
  • You will assist in achieving sales targets, provide excellent customer service, demonstrate products, manage stock, and maintain store appearance while training for ear piercing.

Requirements

  • Some high school required
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Understands the importance of Customer Service
  • Sound understanding of mathematics and strong reading comprehension skills
  • Ability to stand during scheduled shifts
  • Ability to maneuver up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally
  • Bending, stooping, extended reaching, climbing ladders and step stools while placing merchandise throughout the store and assisting Customers
  • Ability to operate POS system

Responsibilities

  • Supporting your Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with the achievement of retail store targets by driving sales
  • Delivering sales through friendly and efficient customer service
  • Ensuring our customers have a fun and enjoyable shopping experience
  • Demonstrating Claire's products
  • Assisting customers with their queries using your product knowledge
  • Assisting with processing store deliveries, visual merchandising, stock takes, markdowns and promotions
  • Ear piercing (you will receive full training)
  • Ensuring the store looks presentable and inviting to our customers

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Sales Assistant at Claire's?

The main responsibilities include supporting the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in achieving retail targets, delivering friendly and efficient customer service, ensuring an enjoyable shopping experience for customers, demonstrating products, assisting with customer queries, processing store deliveries, visual merchandising, stock takes, markdowns, promotions, performing ear piercing (with training), and maintaining store presentation.

What kind of training does Claire's provide?

Claire's provides full training for ear piercing and supports your development in various roles within the company.

What are the requirements for applying for this position?

The requirements include some high school education, excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills, basic computer skills, a strong understanding of customer service, sound mathematical understanding, strong reading comprehension skills, physical capabilities to stand, maneuver, bend, stoop, and lift merchandise, and the ability to operate a POS system.

What is the target customer demographic for Claire's?

Claire's core customer demographic ranges from children to young women, catering to various moods, styles, and trends including feminine, unique, and the latest catwalk trends.

Does Claire's encourage their employees to wear products?

Yes, Claire's encourages all store members to wear their products as part of the workplace culture.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process at Claire's?

Yes, Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and they encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities.

Are there physical demands associated with the Sales Assistant position?

Yes, the position requires the ability to stand during scheduled shifts, maneuver up to 25 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 75 lbs, and engage in activities such as bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing ladders or step stools.

What kind of support can I expect for my personal development?

Claire's supports employee development and offers training for those who are committed, ambitious, and willing to learn, providing the skills needed to grow within the company.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

For more than 60 years, Claire’s has opened the door to self-discovery for people of all ages. We’re dedicated to encouraging this through each experience and product discovery. As a global brand powerhouse for self-expression, we’re passionate about our purpose and our people. Trusted by consumers around the world, our Claire’s and Icing brands deliver immersive experiences through more than 2,600 company-operated Claire’s and Icing stores in North America and Europe, more than 275 Claire’s franchise stores primarily in the Middle East and South Africa, and over 13,000 concessions globally across 30 retail partners. Behind each consumer experience, is a team of truly inspirational people who show up as they are and encourage others to do the same every day. Supporting our team members as they grow, change and reinvent themselves is how we get stronger and more innovative as an organization, creating an inclusive and diverse culture that inspires us all to dream and achieve.