Avenue is focused on those that have a curvy figure. Avenue focuses on providing some of the best plus size women’s clothing both online, as well as in their retail based stores. They hold sizes 14 to 32. They are well known for having quality made products that won’t break the bank, offering very reasonable prices.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat: 10:00am-9:00pm; Sun: 11:00am-6:00pm
Minimum Age to Work Here: 18 years old
Positions Available: Administrative Assistant, Assistant Manager, Buyer, Cosmetic Selling Manager, Director of Local Business Outreach, District Manager, General Manager, Jewelry Manager, Marketing Manager, Merchandise Manager, Merchandise Planner, Merchandiser, Recruiting Manager, Regional Research Associate, Risk Support Manager, Saks Direct Returns Material Handler, Sales Associate, Sales Director, Store Manager, Talent Acquisition Manager, Vendor Compliance Coordinator, Visual Financial Analyst, Visual Manager, Warehouse Maintenance Associate
Background Check Required? Yes
Negotiation: There is no room for negotiation since the hourly rate is already set by the company.
Job Description / Average Wage
Sales Associate: You’re going to assist customers with their order. You will help them find their size, as well as their order. You will also keep the store clean, ring them up at the register, as well as make sure that the room is as clean as possible. The average wage is anywhere from $8 to $12 a hour.
Consultant: Similar to the associate, the consultant is going to meet with the customers that are shopping. Your duties are going to include talking with the customers as well as helping them with any other problems that they have. You’ll help find particular sizes in the back as well as assist them with the fitting room. The average wage for this position can range from $9 to $15 per hour.
Assistant Manager: You will answer to the main manager. You’re going to help open, close, as well as assist the employees with whatever problems that they may have. You will help stock, as well as make sure that the customer gets all of their questions answered. The average wage is $9+ a hour.
Merchandising: The merchandiser will work in the backroom unloading boxes, pricing the goods that come in as well as bringing it to the floor. You’ll also assist those on the floor with any problems that they need with the inventory. The average wage is anywhere from $9 to $15 per hour.
Store Manager: You will run the whole store, answering to the main district manager. You will create the schedule for employees, do miscellaneous paperwork, as well as make sure that the customers are happy. You will also perform all duties that the associates perform.
Atmosphere and Perks
If you will work in this company, you are backed not only with the most competitive pay scales but also with work perks that every worker longs to have. The company treats the employees equally and even the newly hired will be able to take advantage with flexible working hours and paid on the job training. These benefits will surely provide you with more room for improvements and also the flexible hours will give the part time workers as well as the students the opportunity to work in a fast paced and heated environment. The eligible employees will also have access to more job benefits like future financial planning schemes, heath and medical insurances and product purchase discounts.
Interview Questions
What kind of trends do you see at Saks Fifth Avenue?
What are your reasons of applying in this company?
Why should this company hire you?
How is Saks Fifth Avenue different from other stores?
Are you attracted to fashion?
What would you do to get a customer to return to the store?
What are you going to do if there are customer complaints?
Will you be able to recommend best dresses to the customers?
How do you define quality customer services?
Interview Tips
Avenue schedules an interview with potential candidates after two or more weeks from the time the documents for application process are submitted. When you are one of the lucky candidates schedule for a job interview, come to the interview ahead of the schedule and make sure you will appear professionally with your business attire. You should be prepared in answering questions which will cover your passion for fashion, your abilities to deal with people and your work experiences. Maintain focus and eye contact with the interviewer to show interest and honesty.
Benefits
The benefits will all depend on the position, as well as the hours that you put in. They offer a great benefits health package, retirement 401k, employee discounts, paid time off and so much more. Ask your hiring manager for more details.
How to apply
If you want to apply for a job, you can either request a job application in store, or if you wish, you can view openings, as well as apply online. You can apply for a job online by following this link.