Lead Customer Specialist - ROOKWOOD

About us
Established in 1983 in a small Sanibel Island boutique filled with artfully stylish pieces, Chico’s has evolved to inspire accomplished women to embrace and express their individuality through effortless chic and unique styles. We’re dedicated to making women feel confident and beautiful. Build your career with a team that empowers you.
About the role
As Lead Customer Specialist, your focus is on delivering a welcoming, customer-centered environment that reflects Chico's culture of hospitality. This role operates as the Manager on Duty in the absence of another manager, leading the team and elevating the customer experience.
The impact you can have
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
Initiate authentic conversations with customers to understand their needs and provide personalized service.
Partner with the team to deliver a customer-centered experience that reflects Chico's culture of hospitality.
Share your knowledge of Chico's products and services with customers to outfit and inspire them.
Cultivate long-term customer relationships through proactive outreach about new products, promotions, and in-store events.
Maintain a visually inspiring store environment that reflects brand standards.
Actively share brand priorities, initiatives, and messages with store teams.
Ensure compliance with all policies, guidelines, and business practices.
Contribute to a positive work environment by embracing teamwork and collaboration.
Build connections with the local community through events, outreach, and initiatives that expand Chico's presence.
You'll bring to the role
Passion for our brand, fashion, and empowering confidence.
Must be at least 18 years old.
1+ year retail experience preferred.
Flexible availability — including nights, weekends, holidays.
Demonstrates an ownership mindset and leads by example.
Effective leadership, people management, and communication skills.
Collaborative leadership style that invests in the process of developing talent.
Ability to bend, reach, stretch for products as well as maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom, operate the register, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
Benefits
Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands
Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands
Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships
Availability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.
Location:
Store 0242-Rookwood Commons-Chico's-Norwood, OH 45209
Position Type:Regular/Part time
Pay Range:
$12.00 - $15.00 Hourly USD
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.