Retail Sales Specialist - Chicago

The Customer Experience Specialist serves as a key driver within the retail store to provide exceptional customer service,  support supply (consigned product) generation, sales, & client services.  As a Customer Experience Specialist, you are goal-oriented, customer obsessed and driven to achieve and exceed sales goals, with a passion for sustainable luxury fashion. You’re a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, metrics-driven, team environment.

What You Get To Do Every Day

• Educate customers on The RealReal’s mission of sustainable fashion and business structure
• Drive sales through customer engagement, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
• Clearly communicate our consignment process and set proper expectations with the consignor during drop off
• Carefully review and process all items for shipment, ensuring they are cataloged and up to TRR quality standards
• Ensure product is handled to the highest quality standards
• Provide a high level of service while navigating multiple customer journeys simultaneously
• Educate customers on The RealReal mission and business structure
• Build brand loyalty by delivering a best in class customer experience
• Outreach daily to existing customers to drive traffic to retail store
• Support consignor relations issues
• Assist with opening and closing procedures
• Support store daily tasks, such as replenishing supplies, replenishing merchandise and maintaining brand standards
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring To The Role

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ years retail experience in a customer or business-facing position
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business which may include holidays, evenings and weekends
• Dedication to delivering an elevated experience to both customers and employees
• Ability to problem solve in order to meet the needs of customers
• A positive, friendly demeanor with the ability to represent the TRR brand with integrity and professionalism at all times
• Receptiveness to feedback to improve performance; ability to remain objective when reviewing own performance levels; does not settle for good and pushes for great performance   
• Comfortability with ambiguity and finding creative solutions by taking appropriate partnerships to achieve desired outcome
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to balance competing priorities without showing stress or frustration
• Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Ability to commit to 40 hours per week including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Requirements

• Previous luxury/consignment retail experience
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Salesforce
• Experience using Mac iOS operating system

Compensation | Benefits | Perks

• Base Pay PLUS uncapped bonus- $750/month bonus (at target)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (purchase stock at discounted rates)
• 401K (with company matching up to $1000)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits 
• Paid parental leave
• 18 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days (PTO starts accruing on first day of work) & 10 Paid Holidays

The expected hourly rate for this role is $23.00- $23.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

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