Retail Style Specialist at Banana Republic Retail Style Specialist at Banana Republic in River Edge, New Jersey Posted in 1 day ago.

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full-time Company Description Banana Republic is a global apparel and accessories brand offering modern, versatile classics designed for a dynamic, boundary-free lifestyle. The brand provides clothing, eyewear, jewelry, shoes, handbags, and fragrances made with premium materials and fabric innovations, and operates around 700 company-owned and franchise stores worldwide. Founded in San Francisco and part of Gap Inc., Banana Republic benefits from shared resources with Gap, Old Navy, and Athleta. The company invests in its teams through structured onboarding, mentoring, coaching, stretch assignments, and global opportunities, supported by competitive benefits such as medical coverage, 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and charitable contribution matching. Banana Republic also emphasizes community engagement, encouraging employees to contribute thousands of volunteer hours through its outreach programs. Role Description The Retail Style Specialist is a part-time, on-site role based in Paramus, NJ. This role focuses on delivering an elevated in-store experience by welcoming customers, learning their style preferences, and offering product recommendations that align with Banana Republic's brand aesthetic. Responsibilities include styling complete looks, maintaining visual standards on the sales floor, replenishing merchandise, and ensuring fitting rooms and displays reflect current collections and promotions. The Retail Style Specialist processes transactions accurately, supports inventory tasks such as tagging and folding, and collaborates with team members to meet sales and service goals. This role also involves staying informed about fashion trends, product features, and brand campaigns to confidently communicate with customers. Qualifications Customer service and clienteling skills, including building rapport, active listening, and providing personalized styling recommendations. Retail sales and merchandising skills, such as product presentation, visual standards adherence, and basic inventory handling. Communication and collaboration skills, including clear verbal communication, professional interpersonal skills, and effective teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Organization and reliability, with the ability to manage multiple customer needs, follow store procedures, and maintain punctual, consistent attendance. Interest in fashion and style, with the ability to translate trends into wearable looks and represent the Banana Republic brand in a polished, professional manner. Comfort with basic point-of-sale technology, cash handling, and following loss-prevention and safety guidelines. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to moderate weights during scheduled shifts; evening, weekend, and holiday availability as required. Prior retail or customer-facing experience is preferred but not required; a willingness to learn through on-the-job training and development programs is essential.