Brief Description Sales Associate

Claire’s has safely pierced over 110 million ears worldwide and operates under a structured, step-by-step clinical piercing approach that prioritizes safety, sterility, and informed guest education at every stage of the service.

As a global fashion brand rooted in self-expression, creativity, and fun, we bring the latest trends in accessories and professional piercing services to life through engaging retail experiences that empower customers to be their most authentic selves.

As a Sales Associate, you are both a brand ambassador and a certified Piercing Specialist, delivering safe, professional piercing services while creating welcoming, energetic, and trend-forward experiences on the sales floor. You play a critical role in driving piercing and retail sales, upholding Claire’s Clinical Piercing Standards, and representing the brand with confidence, care, and precision.

Through expert consultation, strong selling behaviors, and operational excellence, you help customers feel informed, confident, and excited — whether they’re receiving their first piercing or building their next curated look.

Follow all sterilization, hygiene, and infection-prevention procedures with precision and consistency.

Maintain certification requirements and complete ongoing piercing skill development training.

Customer Experience | Brand Ambassador

Deliver engaging, friendly, and inclusive customer experiences.

Support piercing services and educate customers on aftercare with empathy and professionalism.

Sales Performance | Results

Drive piercing and retail conversion through effective consultation, solid product recommendations, and confident service execution.





Actively participate in promotions, loyalty programs, and sales-driving initiatives.

Use trend awareness to influence customer purchasing decisions.

Operations | Store Support

Support shipment processing, replenishment, and inventory accuracy.

Sales-Obsessed Energy | Personal Responsibility: You love the thrill of making a sale, hitting goals, and turning browsers into buyers – and you take full ownership of your results on the floor.

Social & Digital Savvy | Growth Mindset: You know what’s trending, what’s viral, and how to translate that into an amazing customer experience – always staying curious and looking for ways to grow.

Customer-First Mentality | Integrity: You connect naturally with people, and you love making them feel confident and empowered. You are willing to become a certified Claire’s Piercing Specialist and perform piercings in strict accordance with documented clinical, safety, and hygiene standards.

You demonstrate calm, confident technique and empathy, particularly with children and first-time guests.

You know how to operate a Point of Sale (POS) system efficiently.

You can stand during scheduled shifts and lift/maneuver 25 – 75lbs.

You can bend, stoop, twist, perform extended reach,



and climb ladders or step stools while placing merchandise throughout the store and assisting customers.

You can create a curated fashion look with products during your shift.

This will provide you with the opportunity to showcase your passion for customer service, teamwork, and self-expression, while also giving us a chance to get to know you better.

Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Claire’s is committed to adhering to all applicable company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All positions will be compensated at or above the legally mandated minimum wage for the location in which work is performed. The final compensation will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Benefits for full time employees included medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave.

Advantages for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave in required states.

~ Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

📌 Part / Full Time Sales Associate (Barrie)
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