Cashier FT - KOP

Job Description

Job Description

AKIRA – Cashier (Full-Time)

About AKIRA

Founded in 2002 with our first women's boutique in Chicago, AKIRA has grown into a national fashion powerhouse with 35+ retail locations and a thriving eCommerce platform at shopAKIRA.com.

What sets us apart? Fanatical, obsessive attention to our customers' needs and desires. At AKIRA, every team member is empowered to Act and Think Like an Owner, a mindset that fuels innovation, accountability, and success across the business.

Position Overview : Cashier

As a Cashier at AKIRA, you're more than just a point-of-sale expert-you're the final touch in delivering an unforgettable shopping experience. You'll wear many hats, supporting our sales team, managing fitting rooms, organizing the floor, and ensuring customers leave with a smile. Your attention to detail, speed, and service mindset will help drive sales and maintain a seamless in-store environment.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Floor & Operational Support

Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the store

Keep fitting rooms tidy and available for customers

Process and return merchandise from try-on sessions back to the floor

Assist with putting out new inventory and replenishments

Support stylists by pulling product and helping manage customer needs

Complete operational tasks as assigned by store leadership

Ensure all assigned duties are finished before clocking out

Cash Register Duties

Deliver fast, friendly, and accurate checkout experiences

Collect customer information for AKIRA's loyalty program (name, phone, birthday)

Suggest last-minute add-ons to maximize sales at checkout

Operate the register in accordance with all company policies and procedures

Follow all payment, pricing, discount, and return protocols

Address customer questions, feedback, or concerns professionally

Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked register station

What We're Looking For

Excellent cash-handling skills and attention to detail

Friendly and service-focused with strong interpersonal skills

Honest, dependable, and team-oriented

Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays

Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Capable of lifting and organizing merchandise and shipments

Diversity & Inclusion

At AKIRA, we believe in treating everyone in a first-class manner. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment that reflects our community and values. Our team is made stronger by diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas, and we foster a culture where everyone can thrive and feel like they belong.

Benefits and Perks :

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet, Life, LTD, FSA / HSA / Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA's growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you're filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.

Employee Perks : AKIRA offers a generous employee discount

Job Type : Full-Time