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Old Navy

Retail Sales Associate - Merle Hay

Des Moines, IA

$14.75 - $16.75/hr

Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. * One of the most competitive Paid Time ...

Old Navy

Retail Sales Associate - Asbury Plaza

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$14.25 - $16.25/hr

Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. * One of the most competitive Paid Time ...

Old Navy

Retail Sales Associate - Duff Plaza

Ames, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $17/hr

Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. * One of the most competitive Paid Time ...

Old Navy

Retail Sales Associate - Coral Ridge

Coralville, IA

$13.75 - $15.75/hr

Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees. * One of the most competitive Paid Time ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for athleta in Iowa is $23.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.78 and $28.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Athleta?

An Athleta job typically involves working for the women's activewear brand, which is part of Gap Inc. Roles range from retail positions, such as sales associates and store managers, to corporate roles in design, marketing, and logistics. Employees focus on delivering excellent customer service, promoting an active lifestyle, and supporting Athleta’s mission of empowering women and girls. Retail employees assist customers with product selection, maintain store appearance, and drive sales. Corporate roles involve strategy, product development, and brand growth initiatives.

What skills and qualifications are needed for an Athleta?

To thrive as an Athleta retail associate, strong customer service skills, sales abilities, and product knowledge are essential, often supported by prior retail or customer-facing experience. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management tools, and basic merchandising techniques is valuable. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help you connect with customers and collaborate with colleagues. These qualifications are crucial for delivering a positive shopping experience, achieving sales goals, and maintaining an organized store environment.

What opportunities for career growth are available to Athleta team members?

Athleta values professional development and frequently promotes from within, offering pathways to roles such as Lead, Assistant Manager, or Store Manager for high-performing associates. Team members can also gain experience in visual merchandising, store operations, and community outreach initiatives. Ongoing training programs and performance reviews support career advancement and skill-building. By demonstrating initiative and strong customer service, employees can build a rewarding long-term career with Athleta and its parent company, Gap Inc.

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Retail Sales Associate - Jordan Creek

Athleta

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

$13.75 - $15.75/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Engage and connect with customers by providing excellent customer service.

  • Educate customers about products, current merchandise, store promotions, and events, and offer style and outfit suggestions.

  • Support operational processes on the sales floor, fitting room, checkout, and back of house as required.

Job description

About Athleta

For the past 25 years, we’ve committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. It’s what we do best, and we’re on the hunt for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences.

We use business as a force for good by putting people and the planet right up there with profit, which is why Athleta is a certified B Corp. Ready to make a move? Join us. Because we know that alone we’re strong, but together we’re unstoppable.

About the role

In this role, you will engage and connect with our customers by providing excellent customer service. You will be an expert in product and use this expertise to educate, inform, inspire and outfit the customer. You will offer information to the customer on current merchandise assortment, store promotions and events, and execute operational processes effectively and efficiently. Your goal is to bring our brand to life for our customers while building brand loyalty and delivering with productivity.

What you'll do
  • All associates are expected to become experts of the brand's selling behaviors, leveraging these behaviors with every customer who walks through our doors and allowing us to provide a premium customer experience.
  • Acknowledge and assist customers; locate merchandise efficiently using various methods; answer questions quickly and accurately
  • Offer style and outfit suggestions to the customer, utilizing mannequins and displays for inspiration
  • Promote loyalty by educating customers about our loyalty programs
  • Leverage omni channel offerings to deliver a frictionless customer experience
  • Support sales floor, fitting room, check out, and back of house processes, as required
  • Courteous and responsive to internal/external request
  • Exchange and verifies job related information to provide support
Who you are
  • Good communicator with the ability to utilize technology effectively and engage with customers and your team to meet goals
  • Problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement, who is always learning, open to feedback and takes action as required
  • Able to handle customer interactions and potential issues/concerns courteously and professionally
  • Use basic information-gathering skills to solve problems
  • Ability to learn procedural knowledge acquired through on- the-job training
Benefits at Athleta
  • Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
  • One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
  • Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
  • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
  • Employee stock purchase plan.*
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
  • See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

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