HALLMARK – Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important

For more than a century, Hallmark has been bringing people together and improving the relationships that matter most. That’s why millions of people all over the world connect with the Hallmark brand. It has always been a mission so much bigger than any one of us who work here. Today, we need empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries with diverse experiences and skills to help us create the rest of Hallmark’s second century as we shift to a more digitally savvy, unified approach that combines the best of brick-and-mortar retail with the efficiency of dot-com spaces. Help us imagine what our next hundred years could look like!

When you join Hallmark, we will go out of our way to make you feel like part of the team, even in a remote/hybrid work environment. In the day-to-day, we’ll make the best use of the skills and talents you already have. We’ll also give you leadership opportunities and show you multiple potential pathways to future success.

Our culture of care for our consumers and for one another shows in the way we embrace different backgrounds, identities, and working styles, deliberately seeking out ways to be more inclusive both internally among our work groups and externally through the things we make and sell to our retail partners and consumers. We believe that a broadly inclusive, equitable approach is also our best path to future success. We’re seeking out those who can bring a fresh perspective to our business and would love your input as someone new to our team! We can only change and grow when we intentionally include new perspectives–like yours.

What your role entails and how you’ll contribute.

At Halls Kansas City, the Style Expert is instrumental in creating the best customer experience Halls can offer. By demonstrating a thorough knowledge of store merchandise as well as current fashion trends, the Style Expert guides customers in expressing their individual tastes, style and personality with high end clothing, accessories, and home décor. This position is responsible for meeting sales goals as assigned by Department Managers. Style Experts are commissioned based and grow their personal business and generate sales by cultivating customer relationships, maintaining an up-to-date clientele log, and notifying customers of upcoming events and promotions through phone calls and email.

As of May 28, store temporary hours are Mon-Sat 10am - 6pm; Sun 12pm - 5pm. Store basic hours at a date yet to be determined will be Mon-Sat, 10am - 7pm; Sun 12pm - 6pm. Hours for the Style Experts will vary within these timeframes, but do include holidays, weekends and evenings (during Holiday season till 9:00 p.m.)

All Halls employees are responsible for protecting company assets by following established policies and procedures.

What we do and how we do it

Crown Center, one of the nation’s first mixed-use redevelopments, is an 85-acre complex that welcomes more than five million visitors each year. A subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Crown Center is a ‘city within a city’ – combining hotel, office, retail, residential and entertainment land uses within its boundaries.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

Style Experts own each customer experience from beginning to end by accurately preparing and ringing sales, packaging carry out merchandise appropriately, placing special orders, contacting the Alterations department when necessary, facilitating the gift wrap and shipping processes as needed, and following up on all merchandise requiring special handling. This position also assists in maintaining the function and visual presentation of the sales floor by dusting and straightening displays, restocking merchandise as needed, and replenishing cash wrap supplies such as bags, tissue paper and receipt paper. This job requires standing for prolonged periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, and pulling/pushing carts.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following is required to be considered for this role:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least six months of sales experience in a department store setting, or six months professional customer contact (i.e. public relations, customer service, high volume receptionist)
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and some holidays

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your application will stand out if you have:

• Experience selling handbags / apparel in a department store environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
• Superior customer service & teamwork skills –have a great attitude and are a team player
• Good math and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and professional disposition
• Comfortable taking initiative and driving your own business
• Great relationship builder

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: This position is located at the Hall's retail department store located at the Crown Center Shops. As of May 28, store temporary hours are Mon-Sat 10am - 6pm; Sun 12pm - 5pm. Store basic hours at a date yet to be determined will be Mon-Sat, 10am - 7pm; Sun 12pm - 6pm. Hours for the Style Experts will vary within these timeframes, but do include holidays, weekends and evenings (during Holiday season till 9:00 p.m.)

Now’s your chance to embrace a future with Hallmark—just follow the instructions below to apply.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications (listed below) in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX), PDF, HTML, or TXT.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference checks.

Good for You, Good for your Family, Good for the Community

We offer competitive healthcare and PTO, remote work options, flexible schedules, parental leave, support for professional development, and employee assistance programs to care for your total well-being. You can learn more about our benefits here. But we also know the idea of benefits is bigger than that. From volunteering for relevant-skills-based projects to helping children and families and others in need, from partnering with nonprofit groups to inspiring a new generation, Hallmark provides many simple and rewarding ways for you to give back to your community. We applaud and fully support all our employees’ efforts to make their communities better. Whether you’re living near the KC HQ or somewhere else, Hallmarkers have a number of ways to bring our values out into the world every day. We can help you direct your energies and passions toward the things that make life better for all, whether that’s volunteering, project-coordinating, donating, public-art-creating, or otherwise contributing to the neighborhoods that we call home. You can find out more about our approach to community involvement and corporate social responsibility here.