What are the responsibilities and job description for the Store Associate position at Vera Bradley?

Support and maintain the integrity of the Vera Bradley “experience” through exceptional customer service, upholding store image standards, maximizing sales and assisting in store operational needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note : Other duties may be assigned)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Engage the guest and enhance her Experience through product awareness and team selling
Treat all Vera Bradley employees and guests with respect and maintain a positive work environment
Drive store results through add on selling and conversion that meet the guest’s wants and needs
Maintain Vera Bradley brand standards through assistance in visual merchandising excellence
Help to maintain a clean, organized and inviting environment for the customer
Maintain organization of stock room
Ability to accurately process transactions in an professional manner
Comply with all established company policies and procedures
Process sales transactions utilizing POS system

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

High School graduate preferred

Prior retail experience strongly preferred

Experience with retail POS system a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Polite and professional

Exceptional sales skills

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Proactive, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

Available to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends

Strong team player

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reaching

Must be able to work with strong fragrances and scents in the form of eau de toilette, burning candles, bath and shower gel, body lotion, hand cream and bar soap throughout the work day.

Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity

Consistently lift 10-35 lbs; occasionally lift up to 55 lbs with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs.

BENEFITS

Incentive eligible position, based on achievement of company and store metrics

Opportunity to serve your community by taking advantage of volunteer paid time off and matching gifts donation to charity of choice.

Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley and Pura Vida products

Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement.

Holistic wellness program providing no cost access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts

DailyPay option for wage payment

401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (service and age requirement)

Ancillary Benefits including pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.

Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For more information, please click the following links :

Vera Bradley's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy

Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English)

Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish)

Pay Transparency (in English)

Pay Transparency (in Spanish)

E-Verify Participation Poster

Right to Work Poster (English)

Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

California Privacy Notice

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Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.

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