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Sales Associate - Fashion Outlet Chicago (Regular)

The Children's Place · Fashion Outlet Chicago, IL · $15.00–$19.60 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 29, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you used good judgment to fix a customer problem.

What they are checking: Whether they can make sensible decisions on the spot to address concerns.

What does a clean, organized store look like to you at the end of a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they share the standard of a neat floor and backroom that the posting expects.

This is a seasonal role. How quickly do you think you can learn our products and register system?

What they are checking: Whether they can become productive quickly during a short, busy season.

Tell me about a busy day at a past job and how you kept your energy up.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep good service going through long, high-traffic shifts.

What would you do

Fashion Outlets of Chicago gets a lot of tourists and international shoppers. How would you help someone who isn't sure of US kids' sizes?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt their service to a varied customer base at a busy outlet.

How do you decide which customer to help first when several need you at once?

What they are checking: Whether they can acknowledge everyone and manage several people without anyone feeling ignored.

A customer wants an item that's sold out in store. What would you suggest?

What they are checking: Whether they look for alternatives that keep the sale and the customer happy.

How would you encourage a customer to add one more item to their purchase?

What they are checking: Whether they have the selling skills to raise conversion while staying helpful.

How would you tell a customer about the PLACE Card in a sentence or two?

What they are checking: Whether they can make the card pitch short, clear and focused on the customer's benefit.

A coworker isn't pulling their weight during a rush. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay focused on the team and raise concerns the right way.

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The full job description

As published by The Children's Place.

Location: Chicago, Illinois Job Summary: The Sales Associate will be responsible for supporting the Store Leadership Team to achieve all company goals and initiatives. The Sales Associate will model and maintain excellent customer service with effective communication, product knowledge, and appropriate selling techniques. The Sales Associate will maintain company standards of all merchandise presentation, replenishment, and sizing while maintaining a new and clean store and backroom. Responsibilities: Key Accountabilities: • Be aware of customer activity and respond with a sense of urgency, prioritizing assisting customers over other tasks • Greet and acknowledge customers while providing the appropriate level of service • Effectively communicate value and quality of our merchandise while sharing our current promotions and offer solutions for “out of stock” items when necessary • Exercise sound judgment in effectively addressing customer concerns • Demonstrate the appropriate level of selling skills to positively impact conversion • Provide fast, friendly, and accurate service at the cashwrap while educating customers on the benefit of the PLACE Card • Maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure that all sizes and styles are represented • Follow company standards of merchandise presentation, signage, and display • Support and maintain a neat, clean, and organized stockroom while adhering to a customer ready environment, and adhering to safety requirements • Perform daily housekeeping duties to company standard • Guarantee company assets by ensuring adherence to all Loss Prevention procedures • Inform Store Leadership Team of maintenance and facility needs promptly to ensure that customers and associates are provided a clean and safe environment • Contribute focused, well-managed efforts towards achievement of store goals • Exhibit flexibility by processing stock when necessary Education and Experience: • High School diploma or equivalent • Previous retail experience preferred • Must be at least 18 years of age Skills and Behaviors: • Excellent customer engagement • Demonstrated time management and organizational skills • Ability to work in team environment • Must be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including weekends, overnights, evenings, and call-in shifts • Ability to maneuver on sales floor and stockroom; climb ladder, lift and carry up to 50 lbs Hourly/Salary $15.00 - $19.60 Per Hour

o Benefits include: Paid Sick Time, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings. The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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