Fixed Hourly Rate: $18.00

Lynwood, WA

The fixed hourly rate is based on the qualifications for the position, including but not limited to, expected experience, education level, certifications, skills and expertise, and the location of the position. All new hires will be offered the same fixed hourly rate.

We offer competitive compensation for Retail Sales Associate staff with a fixed starting rate at $18.00 per hour for all new hires, along with a clear path to promotion opportunities based on individual performance!

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

Benefits:

• 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
• Vacation & Personal Time Off (Full Time only): accrue up to 15 days per calendar year, prorated based on hire date, in accordance with company policy.
• Sick & Wellness Time Off: accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
• 30% Employee Merchandise Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• 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

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Retail 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet and exceed sales goals
• Maintain brand and operational standards (visual, cleanliness, etc.)
• Pro-actively manage customer needs and exceed expectations by utilizing the U.N.I.Q.L.O. 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 runs
• 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

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, read computer terminals, push, pull, move, lift or carry objects of at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom, repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., or 6 months retail or related experience.

Part-Time Availability Requirements: 

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

Full-Time Availability Requirements:

• Will 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.  

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.