Full-time Fit Specialist / Sales Associate - Waxberg's

Waxberg's, one of Chicago's premier shoe retailers, in Niles, IL is looking to hire retail sales professionals to join our team. We are looking for retail sales professionals who take pride in what they do. Do you want to work for an established company and be part of a supportive team? If so, please read on!

This position earns a competitive salary. We provide great benefits, including health, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and paid vacations. If this sounds like the right retail and customer service opportunity for you, apply today!

Waxberg's: Our Mission

We are a third-generation family-owned shoe store and have been fitting feet since 1919. Isaac Waxberg had his roots as a cobbler in Germany before moving to Chicago and opening what has now become Waxberg's Walk Shoppe. In 2022, Waxberg's became part of the Stan's family of shoe stores.

Today, under the stewardship of its third-generation family owners, Stan's Bootery Inc. is recognized as one of the nation's top independent shoe retailers. With 7 Midwest brick-and-mortar locations under 4 distinct retail brands - Stan's, Goodmiles Running Company, The Vionic Store Milwaukee, and Waxberg's Walk Shoppe in Niles, IL, and a thriving, national e-commerce business, Stan's Bootery Inc. proudly serves a diverse clientele from all walks of life.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIT SPECIALIST / SALES ASSOCIATE

As a Fit Specialist / Sales Associate, you provide a service that has been the cornerstone of our business for the past 105 years. It is your goal to make a friend and find the perfect fit for our customers. You communicate with them in a positive, engaging, and authentic manner to develop relationships and build loyalty. With a personalized approach, you measure feet, suggest shoe styles, and help customers try on different shoes until they find the perfect pair. You share information about store events, new merchandise, and shoe parties as well as enroll customers in our rewards program. Your expert shoe knowledge and customer service skills help you to meet and exceed sales goals. You love meeting new people each day and seeing your hard work reflected in your paycheck!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FIT SPECIALIST / SALES ASSOCIATE

• Sales ability
• Ability to use a point-of-sale system
• Outgoing personality

Experience in sales, retail, or customer service would be a plus. Do you love shoes? Can you easily establish a good rapport with people? Are you a true team player? If yes, you might just be perfect for this footwear position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This retail position typically works a mix of day and evening shifts, 40 hours per week. Our store closes at 7 pm on weekdays, 6 pm on Saturdays, and 5 pm on Sundays. Our stores are closed on all major Holidays.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR SHOE TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right customer service skills for this retail job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 60714