Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

<p><span><span>CB2 is transforming the perception of home design for today's modern consumer. Born out of Crate and Barrel, CB2 is committed to high-quality, sophisticated design at an approachable price. Located in downtown Chicago, CB2 offers an engaging, collaborative work environment. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>If you're creative, team spirited and have a passion for modern design, then join the team as an Assistant Store Leader, Visual.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span>The iconic look of our stores starts with you. Under the direction of the Store Leader, you lead the merchandising team to set the stage for an exceptional visual experience. Both creative and strategic, you utilize your eye for design and energetic attitude to plan and communicate the overall merchandise design vision to your team. From seasonal floor plans to daily visual displays, you lead, direct and delegate the flow of product from receiving to the sales floor. Mentorship is also key. You lead, educate and empower your team to communicate a strong visual message while encouraging professional development.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong><span>A day in the life as an Assistant Store Leader, Visuals...</span></strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Coordinate the execution of store displays, window changes, and all other aspects of visual merchandising</span></li><li><span>Detail the store floor plan in coordination with the Area Visual Merchant</span></li><li><span>Create and execute the weekly merchandising plan</span></li><li><span>Accountable for accurate display maintenance to support operational processes and accurate customer information</span></li><li><span>Conduct and/or facilitate weekly merchandising walk-throughs of the sales floor with management staff and appropriate sales associates</span></li><li><span>Partner with the Store Leader</span><span> to achieve store and company sales goals and work effectively with all other store and company associates in order to meet these goals</span></li><li><span>Maintain an awareness of all product information, intranet communications, current advertising, promotions and catalogues, and communicate all pertinent information to store associates</span></li><li><span>Promote and drive sales through effective associate training and development, customer service and satisfaction, fiscal responsibility and inventory control</span></li><li><span>Evaluate and analyze the success of the merchandise plan with regard to sales and coordinate the implementation of changes, as needed</span></li><li><span>Provide specific feedback about performance directly to associates, as well as, share observations with the Store Leader</span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><span><strong><span>What you’ll bring to the table…</span></strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Strong understanding of the CB2 visual merchandising concepts and the ability to use them effectively and creatively</span></li><li><span>Knowledgeable on how visual merchandising impacts sales and ability to analyze available reporting tools</span></li><li><span>Ability to effectively communicate and problem solve</span></li><li><span>Knowledgeable on Point of Sale (POS) system, computer and printer, Google Suite, company email system, telephone/intercom system, copier, fax machine, SKU and tagger guns, tape machine, small hand tools, ladders, stepstools, hand truck/dolly, baler, Datasign system, Basecamp system</span></li><li><span>Good reading and written language skills (English), basic arithmetic, interpersonal skills, telephone presence, data entry skills, organizational skills, problem solving skills  </span></li><li><span>Ability to maintain a safe working environment</span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span><br></span><strong><span>We’d love to hear from you if you have…</span></strong></span></p><ul><li><span>3+ years customer service or retail leadership experience preferred </span></li><li><span><span>High school diploma/GED or equivalent; </span><span>Associate degree or equivalent preferred</span></span></li><li><span>Experience with Microsoft Office, Google applications, computer systems and tablet devices<br></span></li></ul>

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