Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Aéropostale
Job overview
The PT Sales Associate role at Aéropostale focuses on promoting the brand's culture and values by delivering excellent customer service and creating a positive shopping experience.
Responsibilities and impact
The Sales Associate is responsible for engaging customers, achieving sales goals, sharing product knowledge, maintaining store appearance, completing daily tasks, and fostering a positive team environment.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have an engaging personality, enjoy meeting new people, and have flexible availability including evenings and weekends.
Work environment and culture
The company values respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity, aiming to create a positive environment for both customers and employees.
Company overview
Aéropostale is a specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, primarily targeting young men and women through its Aéropostale and P.S. from Aéropostale brands. The company generates revenue by selling a variety of trendy clothing items, including jeans, t-shirts, and hoodies, both in physical stores and online. Founded in 1987, Aéropostale has undergone significant transformations, including a bankruptcy filing in 2016, followed by a successful restructuring and acquisition by Authentic Brands Group. This history of resilience and adaptation is crucial for candidates to understand the company's current market position and strategic direction.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your enthusiasm for fashion, customer service skills, and ability to create a welcoming shopping experience, reflecting Aéropostale’s culture and values.
Emphasize your interpersonal skills, ability to engage with customers, and experience in meeting or exceeding sales goals, along with teamwork and professionalism.
Apply through multiple channels such as Aéropostale’s corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and other retail job boards to maximize exposure.
Connect with current Aéropostale sales associates or store managers on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on their store’s recent promotions or asking for advice on succeeding in the role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'customer service,' 'sales goals,' 'fashion advice,' 'teamwork,' and 'flexible availability' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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