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Apparel sales associate requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in apparel sales associate job postings.
Sample apparel sales associate requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years of retail sales experience.
  • Knowledge of product lines and merchandise.
  • Ability to accurately process payments.
  • Familiarity with point-of-sale systems.
Sample required apparel sales associate soft skills
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

Apparel sales associate job description example 1

Macy's apparel sales associate job description

* Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues
* Competitive Pay
* Paid Time Off
* Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling
* Fully Funded Education Benefits (100% tuition coverage including books and fees)
* Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv
* Enhanced benefits: pet, home & auto insurance & more
* 401(k) plan options available
* Bonus earning opportunities
* Growth potential opportunities
* Employee Discount at Bloomingdale's & Macy's Stores

About

Bloomingdale's makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale's like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.

Job Overview

As a Bloomingdale's Omnichannel Sales Professional, your primary role is to guide and inspire our customers wherever they are shopping - in-store, online, or virtually. With a passion for gracious service, an interest in fashion, styling talent and product knowledge proficiency, your mission will be to establish and cultivate long term, high value client relationships both in-store and digitally. You will use the newest technology to connect to customers via Bloomingdales.com and have access to elevated outreach tools in order to build your business. You will also have access tools to build influence in the social media space. Whether in-store or online, you will serve as a Bloomingdales merchandise and service expert, being available for customers, determining their needs, sharing the benefits of our Loyalty programs and supporting the shopping experience from start to finish. Omnichannel Sales Professionals are expected to deliver operational excellence by leveraging our stores fulfillment system, executing merchandise to sell standards, and maintaining floor/fitting room standards in order to provide an elevated customer experience.

Essential Functions

* Put customers quickly at ease, online and in-store; immediately connect with customers to build comfort and trust.
* Is an expert on product and style, and builds each sale with a confident fashion voice.
* Actively uses styling and selling technology to deliver the customer experience and drive sales.
* Uses outreach tools to connect and build relationships, inspiring repeat purchases and building a personal clientele.
* Has flexibility to manage customer interactions and ability to balance multiple online platforms.
* Sells the Bloomingdale's Loyalist program as the best way to shop at Bloomingdale's.
* Maintains positive working relationships throughout the company.

Qualifications and Competencies

* High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* 1 to 2 years related experience.
* Resourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
* Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills; presents information in a clear, concise manner.
* Strong interpersonal skills; enjoys meeting and interacting with diverse groups of customers and peers.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities and learn new procedures.
* Proficient in mobile device application technology.

Physical Requirements

* Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department.
* May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping and color vision.
* Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions.
* Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs.
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Apparel sales associate job description example 2

Black Diamond apparel sales associate job description

606 Apparel Co.

**PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT IN CHICAGO OR CHICAGOLAND AREA-OUR PRODUCTS REQUIRE A LOCAL PRESENCE TO SELL.

THANK YOU

About 606 Apparel Co.

We are a local Chicago based printing and apparel company that designs, manufactures, and sells Chicago themed apparel and gifts. Our name comes from the fact that every zip code in Chicago starts with 606. For example we happen to be in 60647.

The Opportunity:

606 Apparel Co. is looking to hire an account manager in each of 3 regions in the city to call on local businesses to wholesale our constantly growing catalog of CHICAGO themed apparel and gifts.

We use local Chciago artists as well as our internal graphics team to come up with great Chicago themed items and we product them in Chicago. For Chicago BY Chicagoans.

This is a GREAT opportunity for someone who:

* IS PASSIONATE about Chicago

* Perhaps is at home after a professional sales/marketing career

* Is willing to HUSTLE to make some $

Contacts in the following key markets helpful but not required:

* Gift shops

*Brand field managers

* Boutiques

*Chicago based corporations

* Hotels

We will offer full support as well as marketing which includes:

A) Catalogs

B) Product Samples

C) CRM to help manage opportunities

D) Customer service

There are two possible compensation plans for this position:

1) A Commission only plan that we think would be great for

A) Any independent reps that are looking to add a great line to thier current offerings

B) College students who want to learn about apparel, sales, and account managment

C) Someone who had a career in sales or marketing is now home and would like a flexible way to make some great extra money

2) A Draw/Base plan that we think woudl be great for

A) Someone who is looking for more of a full time position in Sales/Account management

B) Someone who had a career in sales or marketing is now home and would like to re-enter the workforce with some flexibility availiable to them.

Both plans have unlimited earling potential

If you live in Chicagoland and fit criteria above, we woudl love to hear from you!!!

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Apparel sales associate job description example 3

Bloomingdale's apparel sales associate job description

  • Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling
  • Fully Funded Education Benefits (100% tuition coverage including books and fees)
  • Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv
  • Enhanced benefits: pet, home & auto insurance & more
  • 401(k) plan options available
  • Bonus earning opportunities
  • Growth potential opportunities
  • Employee Discount at Bloomingdale's & Macy's Stores

About

Bloomingdale's makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale's like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.

Job Overview

As a Bloomingdale's Omnichannel Sales Professional, your primary role is to guide and inspire our customers wherever they are shopping - in-store, online, or virtually. With a passion for gracious service, an interest in fashion, styling talent and product knowledge proficiency, your mission will be to establish and cultivate long term, high value client relationships both in-store and digitally. You will use the newest technology to connect to customers via Bloomingdales.com and have access to elevated outreach tools in order to build your business. You will also have access tools to build influence in the social media space. Whether in-store or online, you will serve as a Bloomingdales merchandise and service expert, being available for customers, determining their needs, sharing the benefits of our Loyalty programs and supporting the shopping experience from start to finish. Omnichannel Sales Professionals are expected to deliver operational excellence by leveraging our stores fulfillment system, executing merchandise to sell standards, and maintaining floor/fitting room standards in order to provide an elevated customer experience.

Essential Functions

  • Put customers quickly at ease, online and in-store; immediately connect with customers to build comfort and trust.
  • Is an expert on product and style, and builds each sale with a confident fashion voice.
  • Actively uses styling and selling technology to deliver the customer experience and drive sales.
  • Uses outreach tools to connect and build relationships, inspiring repeat purchases and building a personal clientele.
  • Has flexibility to manage customer interactions and ability to balance multiple online platforms.
  • Sells the Bloomingdale's Loyalist program as the best way to shop at Bloomingdale's.
  • Maintains positive working relationships throughout the company.

Qualifications and Competencies

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1 to 2 years related experience.
  • Resourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills; presents information in a clear, concise manner.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; enjoys meeting and interacting with diverse groups of customers and peers.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities and learn new procedures.
  • Proficient in mobile device application technology.

Physical Requirements

  • Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department.
  • May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping and color vision.
  • Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions.
  • Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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