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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Madison, WI
Madison, Wisconsin

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General Description

J. C. Penney Company, Inc., one of the nation's largest apparel and home furnishings retailers, is on a mission to ensure every shopping experience is worth the customer's time, money and effort. Whether shopping jcp.com or visiting one of over 850 store locations across the United States and Puerto Rico, customers will discover a broad assortment of products from a leading portfolio of private, exclusive and national brands. Supporting this value proposition is the warrior spirit of over 100,000 JCPenney associates worldwide, who are focused on the Company's three strategic priorities of strengthening private brands, becoming a world-class Omnichannel retailer and increasing revenue per customer.

As the Home Commission Associate, you are accountable for driving customer service and sales by serving as the resident guru around all things specialty in our stores -- including jewelry, furniture, and custom windows. You know these products inside and out and love educating customers on how your merchandise can enrich their lives.

Responsibilities

* Specialty Merchandise Expert -- You want to meet sales goals by contributing in-depth knowledge about fine jewelry, appliances, mattresses, windows, and/or furniture businesses. Use your confident experience to educate customers and fellow associates about specialty merchandise to drive sales.

* Customer Service -- As the resident expert, you consistently challenge yourself to find unique ways to exceed sales goals. You approach customers and do whatever you can to make their experience memorable and personable. You listen, help, and share your knowledge -- building JCPenney customer trust and loyalty.

* Drive Sales -- You are eager and urgent to discuss and emphasize customer benefits, like rewards, gift cards, credit, protection plans, and other customer enhancements.

* Educate Customers -- You're the go-to person for specialty areas. Your unique merchandise can get complex, so customers need your help in understanding how things work and how they are best used in the household. Teaching is something you find joy in and you find gratification in supporting customers through their specialty purchase decisions.

* Product Presentation -- Whether it be in the display OR in digital form, you seek out ways to improve, maintain, and attract how merchandise is displayed to visually encourage the customer to explore all of our great products.

Skills & Experience

To achieve success at JCPenney, a Home Commission Associate will possess the following:

* Work experience -- Minimum of 2 years specialty retail experience

* Education -- High School graduate

* Drives Performance -- Holds self accountable to a higher standard to achieve sales results, by developing and owning this area of expertise

* Builds Relationships -- Develops positive relationships with fellow associates and current customers, shows respect for different styles, and communicates clearly to a wide audience

* Drives Change -- Adapts quickly to changing situations with energy and a positive attitude

* Shows Courage -- A confident leader, willing to take on challenging assignments and continued education

Job Title: Home Commission Associate-Window / Furniture - East Towne Mall

Location: Madison, WI, United States - East Towne Mall 135 E Towne Mall

Job ID: 1060674

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