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ACES ETM Login – Limited Brands Associate Access

August 10, 2020 By Erika

For you, as a Limited Brands (L Brands) employee, to be able to access work-related resources such as your pay stubs, work schedules and benefits information online, you simply need to visit the ACES ETM portal and log in there. This applies whether you are a L Brands store-based associate or a L Brands DM and home office-based associate. Once you are logged into the ACES ETM portal, you will be able to access your pay statements and other related resources such as direct deposit information. You may also be able to update your direct deposit information, if necessary – as in if, for instance, you wish to have your pay channeled to a different account from the one you have been using previously. After logging into the ACES ETM portal, you will also be able to access your work schedule information, and even request for time off. Yet another thing you can do, while logged into the ACES ETM portal, is access your benefits information. You may even go ahead to update your benefits administration information: by way of, for instance, adding details about any new dependants in your family. Thus, it becomes clear that most of the issues that would previously have forced you to visit or at least call the HR offices can now be resolved conveniently through the ACES ETM self-service portal.

Requirements for you to log into the ACES ETM portal

To log into the ACES ETM portal, you need to be equipped with a computing device that has a browser application and that is connected to the Internet. You also need to have the necessary login credentials for use at the ACES ETM portal sign in page: namely your user ID and your password.

Steps to follow when logging into the ACES ETM portal

  • Firstly, you need to go to the ACES ETM portal. To do so, you need to put your computing device on, and then launch the browser application. Then you need to enter the address/URL for the ACES ETM portal into the browser application. The address/URL we have just made reference to is provided in the ‘links’ section of this article. When you enter that address/URL into your browser application, you are taken straight to the ACES ETM portal.
  • When you get to the ACES ETM portal, on the landing page, you will be required to log in, before proceeding any further. Accordingly, enter your user ID and password into the respective spaces, then click on the ‘Submit’ button in order to log in.
  • Once you are signed into the ACES ETM portal, you will find various self-explanatory links and menus you can use to navigate around the portal, and to access various work-related resources on the portal.

Links

  • ACES ETM portal: https://aces.limitedbrands.com/UserMgt/LoginUser?cmd=login

 

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The 12 Best Jobs to Work in Retail

August 11, 2020 By Erika

The retail sector is one of the industries that employ millions of workers per year. Since most types of jobs don’t require formal education, many workers get the chance to work in this sector. In addition, college students have an opportunity to work in retail as they are some jobs that have flexible schedules. However, other jobs require some skills and even experience in the field.

Apart from all that, employees do get a chance to grow with a company and eventually move up the ladder. So, if you are looking at a job in retail, here are the 15 best jobs to consider.

1. Cashier

One of the most popular jobs in retail, it is no wonder that 3. 65 million people were employed in 2018 as cashiers. A position everyone thinks about when they hear of retail jobs, there are many places you can apply for this type of job. For example, there are grocery stores, department stores, gas stations, and other retail shops. Although most jobs are part-time some employees do offer benefits as well as on the job training.

2. Store Manager

Another type of retail job is a store manager. Ideal for someone with previous experience in retail, the job requires one to manage daily operations such as customer service, inventory, promotions, and productivity among other responsibilities. You may have other roles such as managing and training staff, hiring, scheduling meetings, and so on.

3. Security Guard

The position of a security guard is found in any industry and retail stores are no exception. Sometimes customers get a bit difficult and it requires a security guard to intervene. However, before you go applying for this kind of job you need to be able to stand your ground on any situation as well as remain calm while dealing with the customers.

4. Customer Service Representative

There are different customer service representative roles in retail. With competition becoming fierce in the retail industry, employers rely on their staff to provide a high level of customer care both in the physical location as well as online stores.  The job could be working at the customer service desk, handling returns and payments, and responding to inquiries about products and their prices as well as delivery service.

5. Human Resource Manager

A human resource manager has many responsibilities when it comes to overseeing a retail store. You can be in charge of recruitment and employment, training, compensation, benefits, employee relations, workforce planning among others. For a chance to get this job, you need to have strong interpersonal skills which means you need to be able to communicate with people effectively. Other skills should include leadership skills, decision-making, organizational, and even speaking skills.

6. Social Media Manager

Being a Social Media Manager is an interesting job especially for anyone who loves marketing. Apart from showing your marketing skills, you will learn a lot from this job since there is never a dull day. There are many roles and responsibilities that come with this type of job. These usually are managing and monitoring the store’s media sites by posting videos, images, written, and podcasts.  Also, you get to create a budget for social media activities and planning for social media campaigns. All of this is meant to increase sales.

7. Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance is an essential job in retails as far as customer experience is concerned. That means a clean and well-maintained store is a must to keep customers coming back. No one wants to walk in a store that is dirty as well as disorganized and that is why as a cleaner you will be required to dust, clean the store aisle, offices, and restrooms as well as collect the rubbish. For any maintenance jobs you might be required to do minor repairs, or just inform the management of any major repairs needed to be done.

8. Online Merchandiser

Do you know that about 14% of sales transactions happen online? That said retail stores are one of the industries that have an online merchandise position.  Responsible for digital merchandising of products on the store’s website, there are other job tasks an online merchandiser is required to do. These include:

·         Decide on product promotion

·         Analyze data

·         Determine sales strategy

·         Conduct daily follow up on targeted customers

·         Work on search words, consumer ratings,  and bundles

·         Analyze competition information, pricing, and campaigns

All in all, the merchandiser is responsible for maximizing sales thus increasing the store’s profit.

9. Loss Prevention Specialist

The main purpose of loss prevention specialists is to prevent shoplifting as well as keep an eye on dishonest employees. With some placed on the doorways, they get to greet customers while checking bags and tags. Inspecting store alarms and locks is also another part of their jobs. Meanwhile, there is another set of specialists who monitor surveillance cameras as well as walking around the store watching shoppers while remaining inconspicuous as possible.

10. Retail District Manager

A retail district manager’s job is to supervising all operation of retail stores within a district as well as hire individual store managers. To qualify for this kind of job you need to have some managerial training as well as have excellent people skills. Don’t forget, great communication skills are also vital as you will be dealing with employees from various stores.

11. Beauty Consultant

Are you into beauty and love anything to do with makeups and care products? Then becoming a beauty consultant is the job for you. Aside from demonstrating makeup techniques, you also get to suggest skincare products, cosmetics, and beauty products to clients. Additionally, you also explain in detail the product ingredients and price for each product. Note that, apart from receiving your hourly pay, you might receive a commission for promoting a certain product or brand.

12. Retail Warehouse Worker

Not all retail jobs are inside the store; some are behind the curtains but are also important as any other job. A retail warehouse worker is one of them. Mostly including packing and shipping stock to be sold in stores, you may also be required to check merchandise for defects that may have been previously overlooked.

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The 10 Most Popular Types of Retail Sales Promotions

August 11, 2020 By Erika

Yes, retailers are always looking for new marketing strategies to drive in traffic and make more sales. However, there are some methods that have been used by retailers for years to bring in more customers and one of them is sales promotion. For it to be a successful marketing tool, retailers have done more than just reducing prices and notifying the customers about it by having a big sign on the window of the store entrance.

So much work has been put into the promotion before it was executed. But wait a minute; right now we are not looking about all that but about the most popular promotional methods used worldwide.

  1. Discounted Products

Everybody loves a good bargain and offering a discount now and then will definitely be great for your store. Although there are many ways to give out discounts, the most effective one is the percentage discount where you can offer 5%, 15%, or even 20% off deal. This method actually increases sales while still saving the customers some money.

Note that, before you decide to choose how much discount to give ensure it is an attractive deal. On the other hand, if you unsure when to hold the sales, you can start by offering the discount on holiday seasons as well as Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

2. Buy One, Get One Free Deal (BOGO)

Buy one get one free deal is also another popular promotional method that retailers use to clear out stock while still making a profit. By giving away a specific product in a sale, retailers are able to move some older stock that has not been moving at a fast pace. For example, if you have a product selling at $10 but you bought it at $3. If you offer the item in a buy one get one sale, you would make you would still make a profit. The great news is that by selling multiple items at once you get to have a great deal of money to invest in other in-demand products.

3. Flash Sale

Mostly used by online stores, a flash sale is basically a new promotional method used by retailers that only lasts for a limited time. Offering substantial discounts, the retailer’s main purpose is to get online shoppers to impulse buy by making the products offer irresistible. This in return makes them sell some great products that haven’t sold as quickly as they have hoped which increases short term sales.

With the stores usually sending this promotion via their website or customers emails you will easily get an offer like 30% off everything + free shipping. 5 hours left! Note that apart from receiving this offer any time of the day, other flash sales days are usually on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

4. Free Gifts

We all love free gifts, that why there is no better way for retailers to reach more customers than offering free gifts for products purchased or spending a certain amount. By giving something out, the customers not only feel appreciated but it gives you the chance to bring in more customers to your store. So, if you have a new product, you can promote it by giving a free gift. Just make sure the gift is relatable to the product you are selling. For example, you can offer a pair of socks for every shoe purchased.

5. Competitions

Competition is another traditional promotional method that only gives away one thing. Being popular for years, retailers offer the customers a chance to win by encouraging them to purchase the product multiple times for a chance to win the prize. This method is not only used to bring in more sales but it also a great way to gain email sigh ups for new shoppers who enter the competition.

6. Free Samples

According to a recent report by Alliance Data, 75% of shoppers are influenced to buy something by getting a free product? So, do you have a new product that you are trying to sell but aren’t receiving any sales? Then give out samples! This works best with food as well as beauty products and cosmetics. People love trying something new stuff before buying and if you give them a chance to try out then the new product will start selling. Remember, this gesture encourages the customers to buy products they may have not considered before.

7. Loyalty Points

Customers love to be rewarded and loyal points are one way of building a loyal fan base as well as entice more potential customers. By providing your customers with a physical card they will able to gain points every time they shop in your store. By knowing that they can redeem the points in the future, this strategy encourages them to only buy stuff from you.

8. Coupon Giveaway

Nothing makes customers feel more appreciated than receiving coupons from their favorite stores. Somehow an exclusive promotion, customers are given a push to visit your online store thus giving them a chance to even look on new products they can buy. Note that, apart from sending the coupons to loyal customers you can also send some to visitors that have joined email sign to encourage them to shop at your store. This gesture is meant to turn these visitors to become your customers.

9. Free Shipping

Great for e-commerce stores, free shipping is a good promotional way to drive in more conversions. This gesture shows the customer a sense of security and trust in your products. Keep in mind, if you are worried you won’t make any profit then add a small percentage into the actual cost of the product or just make the free shipment accessible to those customers who are willing to spend a specific amount of money.

10. Holiday Promotions

Customers love spending money on holidays, therefore, making this the perfect opportunity to bring in more sales. Just make sure you attract customers with great deals and discounts that they find themselves spending more. There is no better time than the holiday season to get creative with themes to increase sales.

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9 Creative Steps on How to Get a Job in a Retail Store

August 11, 2020 By Erika

Have you been looking for a job in retail but seem to get nowhere in your search?  Unfortunately, as the retail industry continues to grow, job applicants tend to rise too leading to more candidates than positions. But wait, that should not keep you away from getting hired at the best retail companies. All you have to do is be ahead of other applicants by applying these 9 creative steps on how to get a retail job.

1. Conduct a Job Search

One of the first steps to get a retail job is to conduct a job search. If you have several retail companies in mind, you can start by visiting their websites and find out if they are hiring. In case you don’t find any information on their career section then put specific keywords such as cashier, retail, or sales in the search box and wait for the results. Another way for in-depth search is keying in your location by city or state for specific retails stores that are hiring.

2. Know Your Target

I know you are desperate for a job but don’t try to get a job with a retail shop without knowing what it sells. It is best you are genuinely interested in the products they are selling. However, if you are not familiar with the products you should learn as much as you can about the store on the internet or just visit the store in person. Remember, retail managers want to hire staff that are actually interested in working there.

3. Upgrade Your Resume

Another step to take to ensure you get that retail job is updating your resume. Keep it brief but make sure the necessary information is included in it. Let the summary at the beginning of the resume to be well written, easy to follow, and have no grammatical errors. Also, include keywords and skills from the job description to enable you to stand out from the rest of the candidates. Note that, if you are unable to edit as per the job requirement, you can hire someone who knows about professional resumes to work on it.

4. Physically Visit Local Retail Stores

Conducting job searches on the internet or flipping classified section of the local newspaper are not enough, you need to go the extra mile and visit local stores. Check out if they have any position openings but don’t forget to dress professionally as well as carry several copies of your resume. Don’t limit yourself to one venue, ensure you visit several stores in a day, and don’t give up if there is no opening. When you are done with your area, broaden your search to nearby cities by planning ahead on which store to visit first.

5. Keenly Check the Job Description

To avoid sending unnecessary applications, it is wise to keenly check the job description sent by the retail companies. By knowing what kind of person they are looking for, you will be in a better position to decide either to apply or not. Start by checking the qualification sector and find out if you meet the required qualifications. Note that, the first three listed ones are usually the most important.

If you qualify in the three descriptions, then check out the others and don’t shy in mentioning any experiences you might have had if it will benefit you in getting the job. For example, if the job description is looking for someone who is a team player, mention any experience you have had working with other colleagues on a group project or being a part of a sports team.

6. Invest in Networking

Do you want to be the first person to know who’s hiring? Then invest in networking. Start by meeting people professionally in company events or just connect with them on online platforms. When you feel you are ready to interact with them start asking around to see who is hiring. On top of that, you can get friendly with some staff at your favorite store and request them to inform you when they hear of any job opening at the store or any nearby stores.

7. Search by the Hour

Although you are interested in a salaried job, it is realist to find a way to pay your bills. Therefore, don’t limit yourself by just looking for salaried jobs, there are many retail shops ready to pay by the hour. Just look for websites that advertise jobs paid by the hour and start applying. Keep this in mind, you might start in an hourly job but eventually, find yourself in a salaried position. So, again don’t limit your search to just your town or city.

8. Prepare for the Interview

It is unfortunate that most candidates miss the small details asked by interviewers because they don’t prepare for the interview. Apart from your skills, retail employers will ask some questions about the company and you need to be prepared to answer them. You might be asked on a scale of 10, how well do you relate to people? Or how would you handle a rude customer?  Or even your means of transport to the store. These questions may seem simple but you need to answer correctly and confidently.  If you have handled a similar situation asked in the questions do give examples to every answer to show the interviewer you are ready for the job.

9. Dress Appropriately

Just like other job interviews, your appearance will be the first thing the interviewer notices about you. This will likely make them form an opinion about you based on how you look as well as present yourself.  Make sure you dress professionally to show the interviewer you are serious about the job. If you are a man, collared dress shirts, tie, dress slacks, and polished dress shoes are appropriate. For women, a nice blouse, skirt, or slacks with dress shoes will do the trick.

Note that, the kind of shoes you wear will reflect greatly on the job you are applying. Mostly meant for women, if you are being interviewed for a department or hardware store nice pair of flat shoes are appropriate. However, if you are going for a high-end fashion store, high heels will surely stand out.

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