Brand Associate - Ridgedale

Company: The Gap, Inc.
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

**About Gap**

Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that's run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand - our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.

We've built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what's next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we're headed, we'd love to have you join us.

**About the role**

We're searching for Brand Associates to join our team - no experience needed - friendly and eager to learn is what we are looking for! As a Brand Associate, you're an important part of our team and take pride in the brand to deliver a great shopping experience for our customers. You will support your team to drive results, deliver best-in-class service and educate customers on our loyalty programs. You enjoy a fast-paced environment and have a customer-first mindset.

Health and safety are our top priority and we are committed to evolving our health and safety practices to keep our teams, customers and communities at the core of every decision we make. We're taking care by requiring employees to wear masks in our stores and asking our customers to do the same. In addition, our stores have health guards at checkout, increased cleaning and sanitation efforts and physical distancing guides. We've also implemented associate health screenings and require all employees to do a health check at the start of each shift.

**What you'll do**

+ Consistently treat all customers and employees with respect and contribute to a positive work environment.

+ Support sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, back of house, as required.

+ Handle all customer interactions and potential issueseturns courteously and professionally.

+ You're able to work shifts that meet the needs of the business; flexible and/or consistent scheduling may be available.

+ You act in line with our values and guiding principles.

+ You are open to feedback, communicate well and take action as required.

+ You're able to learn and utilize technology.

+ You're able to maneuver around sales floor, stockroom, office and lift up to 30 lbs., with or without a reasonable accommodation.

**Who you are**

+ You're able to work shifts that meet the needs of the business; flexible and/or consistent scheduling may be available.

+ You act in line with our values and guiding principles.

+ You are open to feedback, communicate well and take action as required.

+ You're able to learn and utilize technology.

+ You're able to maneuver around sales floor, stockroom, office and lift up to 30 lbs., with or without a reasonable accommodation.

**Benefits at Gap**

+ Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.

+ One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*

+ Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*

+ Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*

+ Employee stock purchase plan.*

+ Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*

+ See more (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/gap-inc-careers/gap-inc-benefits) of the benefits we offer.

_*For eligible employees_

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. This year, we've been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Humans Rights Campaign (https://www.hrc.org/resources/best-places-to-work-2019) for the fourteenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (https://www.gapinc.com/en-us/articles/2019/01/gap-inc-recognized-in-2019-bloomberg-gender-equali) for the second year in a row.

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