Store Experience Associate - NYC Flagship Rent the Runway 61 reviews - New York, NY Stores at Rent the Runway: Rent the Runway is pushing the boundaries of brick-and-mortar retail, offering a technology driven, customer-centric store experience designed to provide efficient and seamless service. Our stores are the ultimate extension of our closetless vision - serving as inventory closet and last mile fulfillment, pick up and drop off centers, styling studios, and event and community space. We have a growing footprint of 5 retail closets across key markets in the United States. RTR stores are powered by seamless technology that enables us to provide white glove customer service - including self service fulfillment, an innovative fitting room experience, and QR code customer identification. While we are passionate about technology, the heart and soul of Rent the Runway is in our team. Our store teams are full of passionate, customer-centric individuals who are obsessed with providing the best possible experience for our customers. We believe that no issue is too big, and every customer interaction is an opportunity to help change the way women get dressed. From subscription swaps to styling sessions, our retail team is the front line of our brand and we are excited to be building this team with entrepreneurial, dynamic talent that believes in our vision for retail. Position Overview: Rent the Runway is looking for full time Store Experience Associate to join the growing team at our Flagship Store location in NYC. As a Store Experience Associate, you will be the face of the RTR brand, embodying our mission to empower women to feel amazing. You will support our customers through every phase of the RTR journey with a focus on servicing our subscribers and supporting all of their in-store needs. You will evangelize the brand to first time renters and build relationships with loyal subscribers who have come to rely on RTR as a utility in their life. As a Store Experience Associate, you will be trained on all aspects of the RTR brand as well as critical technology and tools and will have the opportunity to be exposed to various aspects of the business prior to selecting a speciality (i.e. style + fit, merchandising, customer experience). The Day to Day: * Become an expert in all in-store services: Greeting customers, order swaps, pick up and drop off, inventory questions, order issues, styling and appointments * Develop a keen understanding of the various customer scenarios that present in store, as well as how to provide incredible customer service in each situation * Handle every customer interaction with empathy, optimism and confidence, creating a positive, energetic environment focused 100% on the customer experience * Demonstrate expert knowledge on style and fit of RTR inventory, specifically regarding various body-types, silhouettes, designers, etc. providing highly personalized service for each customer * Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues with the utmost care and respect with a YES attitude and customer first mentality * Consistently deliver personalized service while meeting quality and productivity goals Share customer feedback and information with other team members and leaders in order to continuously improve and evolve the in-store experience Serve as a proud brand ambassador of Rent the Runway, constantly championing our mission to change the way women get dressed Ideal Candidate: * Customer-Centric - guiding our customers through the RTR journey while listening to their needs, and communicating effectively with empathy. * Problem Solver- making quick and impactful decisions in a fast paced environment that leads to positive end results. * Dedicated - committed to RTR vision and mission, and providing the best experience possible for our customer. * Resilient honest and ethical in all interactions in and outside of the learning environment; uphold company values and policies; maintain the integrity of the content and delivery. Qualifications: * College degree preferred * 1+ years of experience working in service focused, high volume environment where customer service is paramount * Technologically inclined and quick to learn various systems and tools * Excellent verbal, written and listening skills * Must be able to work while standing and walking and be able to lift approx 20 lbs * Must be able to climb stairs in a multi level store * Ability to work 40 hours per week -- can include days, evenings and weekends. This is a full time role. About Rent the Runway: The average American woman only regularly wears 20% of her wardrobe. Rent the Runway is disrupting the $1.7 trillion global fashion industry by introducing clothing rental as a utility in womens everyday lives and empowering women to feel like their best selves everyday. We have pioneered the Closet in the Cloud and believe that every person globally can have a subscription to fashion. RTR is the answer to the modern womans desire for constant newness by providing subscribers with a rotating wardrobe while choosing the smart, sustainable option. Since our launch in late 2009, we have raised $210M from top-tier investors and we have built one of the most beloved brands on earth, with 8M+ women trusting Rent the Runway to get dressed. Our 1000+ employees have a revolutionary spirit that permeates our culture. Weve built - proprietary technology, a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation, stores of the future, a viral brand, relationships with hundreds of fashion brands - and we are obsessed with continuing to game change our customer experience. We are also trying to revolutionize entrepreneurship itself - proving that diverse teams produce outsized impact. The Rent the Runway Foundation, which our two co-founders launched together in 2015, helps tens of thousands of female entrepreneurs build and scale their own businesses with the mission of founders more clearly representing the demographics of this country. 12 hours ago - save job - original job