UNIQLO Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Downtown Silver Spring

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

The Sales Associate is the customer service specialist of the store. They are responsible for exceeding customer expectations by listening to customer needs, finding products that meet their needs, providing in depth product information about the goods they are interested in and closing the sale.

Responsibilities: * Meet and exceed sales goals * Maintain brand and operational standards (visual, cleanliness, etc.) * Manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the UNIQLO service standard, following the UNIQLO Fundamental Principles and saying the 6 standard phrases. * Be knowledgeable of fitting room standards and assist when needed * Act as cashier when required by following cashier protocol * Process shipment and ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size run * Assist management to identify and resolve issues in the store * Provide product and brand knowledge to customers * Follow all company policy and procedures & notify management of any infractions * Assist with special projects as assigned by management

* Ability to effectively communicate and follow instructions * Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekends

* Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull or move objects of at least 25 pounds

* Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom including: repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & ADD, Short and Long Term Disability

• Flexible spending and commuter benefits accounts

• 15 days of paid vacation/personal leave and 9 days of sick leave per calendar year, pro-rated based on hire date

• 8 days of paid holidays and 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate for all hours worked on stated holidays

• 401K (with employer matching)

• Plum Benefits

• Gym Discounts

• 30% Employee Merchandise Discount

• We offer competitive compensation for sales associates starting at $18/hour along with a clear path to promotion opportunities every 3 months based on individual performance!

• Career advancement opportunities for driven team members who consistently deliver strong results.

• Maintain open availability at least five (5) days per week, averaging 32 hours or more per week based on business seasonality.

• Have no more than two (2) days off in the same Monday-Sunday workweek.

• Limit scheduling restrictions to no more than three (3) days per week:

• Only one (1) restriction permitted Friday-Sunday.

• At least one (1) restriction must be time-based.

• Commuter benefits accounts

• Sick and safe leave as prescribed by law

• 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate for all hours worked on stated holidays

• 401K (with employer matching)

• Plum Benefits

• Gym Discounts

• 30% Employee Merchandise Discount

• We offer competitive compensation for sales associates starting at $18/hour along with a clear path to promotion opportunities every 3 months based on individual performance!

• Career advancement opportunities for driven team members who consistently deliver strong results.

The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, UNIQLO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.