Hollister Co. seeks Front End Associate in Ankeny | Hiring

Local Job Overview: Ankeny

Key Information

• This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Merchandising space in Ankeny.
• Role in Ankeny: Front End Associate
• Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
• Based in: Ankeny, IA (a central Ankeny location)
• Salary: $15-$17/Hour (approx. $33.8k/Year)
• Company: Hollister Co.
• Clear growth pathways at our Ankeny office.
• Experience: Entry-Level (Training in Ankeny).
• This Ankeny-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Hollister Co. team in Ankeny, IA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Ankeny, a key hub for the Retail Merchandising industry.

Curate the Perfect California Vibe

About Hollister

We believe in celebrating the spirit of endless summer and bringing effortless California style to our customers. Our mission is to ensure that the sales floor is visually stunning, fully stocked, and easy for guests to navigate. The Front End Associate (Brand Representative) is the heartbeat of the sales floor. When you embark on a career in retail jobs with Hollister, you are joining a dedicated team defined by a passion for merchandising, denim, and a fun, energetic store culture.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking energetic, detail-oriented, and highly stylish individuals to join our sales floor team. As an entry-level Front End Associate, you will be trained to become a master of apparel placement and fitting room hospitality. You will serve as an in-aisle brand ambassador, delivering the signature neatness and relaxed vibe that sets Hollister apart in the teen apparel industry. This is an active, physical role perfect for those who love fashion and seeing the immediate results of their hard work.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Aisle Maintenance: Execute continuous visual recovery, folding denim flawlessly, sizing apparel racks, and ensuring the store aesthetic aligns with corporate directives.
• Fitting Room Support: Manage the fitting room queue, offering sizing advice to customers, and swiftly sorting returned garments back onto the sales floor.
• Customer Interaction: Proactively approach browsing shoppers to offer styling tips, locate specific items, and suggest complementary products like fragrances or accessories.
• Freight Processing: Unload weekly deliveries and push new merchandise to the sales floor, applying security sensors to high-theft items.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We ensure our brand representatives are rewarded for their dedication:

• Salary: Competitive base wage of $15.00 to $17.50 per hour.
• Exclusive Discounts: Incredible employee discount across Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Gilly Hicks to support your personal style.
• Flexible Scheduling: Day, evening, and weekend shifts designed to accommodate student schedules.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages available starting after a brief introductory period for eligible team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age (with valid work permit) or 18 years of age upon application.
• No prior retail or merchandising experience is required—we will teach you how to fold and style.
• Must possess an excellent eye for detail and the physical stamina to walk, bend, and lift up to 30 pounds throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with upbeat music and a highly social atmosphere.