History of Express

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Express is known as a very popular clothing retailer among both men, as well as women.  Founded in 1980, today they claim over 500+ stores that are located across the United States, primarily in the malls.

Each year, they generate over 1.8 billion in sales, and are publicly on the stock market under the symbol, EXPR.  EXPRESS Fashion was founded in the year 1980 with its headquarters located in Columbus, Ohio. This fashion retailer company operates in more than 550 stores in the US and has annual sales of $1.8 billion during their latest report.

Job Description / Average Wage

Sales Associate: You will be responsibly for handling just about all tasks in store.  You will ring up customers, stock the clothing racks, as well as make sure that the store is arranged in a clean fashion.    You are basically responsible in advertising and selling the products and available services of the company. A successful candidate must be a good contributor to the company’s sales by generating higher income and must give your best effort to raise the profit of the business.  You will find that the average associate will be paid $7 to $11 a hour.

Fashion Expert: You’re going to provide advices or recommendations to the customers on the different ways to enhance their wardrobe or fashion style. You will also teach them on what to wear or how to look depending on the event or occasion. Aside from that, it is also a part of your responsibilities to produce outfit designs and assist in performing individual makeover. The average wage for this job is $8 per hour.

Sales Lead: You will be in charge of running the sales team.  This is basically a main management position.  You will override any transactions, as well as assist the associates with any jobs that they need help with.  The average wage for a lead is $9 to $17 a hour.

Backroom Stock: You will primarily work in the backroom of the store.  You will receive stock off the trucks, organize the back room, as well as price the clothing.  You will also help stock the front of the store.  You will mainly work in the backroom, and not in the front.  The average wage is $9 to $16 a hour.

Store Manager: You’re going to manage and supervise the retail store activities and operation as well as to recruit, hire and enhance or encourage the top talent of the employees. You will coach and help the associates in performing their duties and optimize the sales potential of the floor staff. Aside from that, it is also your responsibility to plan and implement actions that will enhance the present status of the business. The average salary for this job is $32,000 to $36,000 per year.

Store Co-Manager: You will be the one to assist and help the manager in handling store operation as well as to supervise and guide both full-time and part-time employees. You will then implement plans and strategies in order to meet sales goals through assessing the business analysis and action planning. You will also make sure that all customers inside the store are having a great experience by proving them the best quality of customer service. The usual salary for this job is $26,000 to $31,000 a year.

Benefits

  • Big medical package that includes health, dental, pharmacy an dmore.
  • Life insurance package
  • Short term, as well as long term disability
  • FSAs (flexible spending accounts)
  • 401k
  • Merchandise discount
  • Paid time off for vacation, and personal days and more…

How to apply

If you want to apply, you can either request an application in store, of if you wish, you can search for job openings in your local area.  You can start your job search on their website located here:

http://www.expressfashion.jobs/express/job_start.asp

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