Salary: $19.00 / hour

Issaquah, WA

We offer competitive compensation for Sales Associates starting at $19.00 / 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.

Benefits:

• Vacation & Personal Time Off (Full Time only)
• Sick & Wellness Time Off
• 30% Employee Merchandise Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (Full Time only)
• 401k plan - 100% match on the first 3% you contribute, 50% on the next 2% -you contribute
• Paid parental leave (Full Time only)
• Fertility benefits, including IVF Life insurance (Full Time only)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Full Time only)
• HSA/FSA options (Full Time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• …. and more!

*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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, UNIQLO USA, 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.

Retail Sales Associate Position Overview:

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Sales Associate is the customer service specialist of the store. They are responsible to exceed 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.

Retail Sales Associate Key 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

Retail Sales Associate Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekends

Retail Sales Associate Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on ladders
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• 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 by repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing

Full-Time Availability Requirements:

• Average 32 or more hours per week based on business seasonality. 
• Restrictions on availability are limited to three (3) days with only one (1) restriction permitted Friday-Sunday (religious exemptions will be consider ed).
• Of the three (3) restrictions permitted at least one (1) restriction must be time-based .
• Both days off must be within the same workweek (Monday – Sunday). 
• All full-time employees must be available for a minimum of a 5-day workweek.  

Part-Time Availability Requirements:

• Average 12 or more hours per week based on business seasonality.
• Open availability on weekends (religious exemptions will be considered).
• Restrictions on availability limited to two days per week.

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.