Sales Lead (Part time) - University Village

About the role

As a Sales Lead, you'll take charge of driving personal sales, hitting performance goals, and delivering an exceptional customer experience while exemplifying Purple's values, while also helping to develop and coach team members. This role will give you an opportunity to grow your selling skills, master product knowledge, and become a top-seller in our retail stores.

Responsibilities

• Make strategic sales decisions that align to Purple's values
• Drive individual sales and results through sales strategies to meet Purple's performance metrics
• Establish clear personal goals, take ownership of results, consistently monitor progress, and track personal performance
• Exhibit selling behavior that aligns with Purple's strategy
• Continuously grow in selling skills, performance, and product knowledge
• Help foster a positive work environment
• Adhere to all Purple retail policies including safety and operational standards
• Utilize company resources to uphold visual and operational standards
• Provides excellent customer service and demonstrates a solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to learn and communicate product knowledge to match customer's needs
• Demonstrates company values through behavior

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience working in a retail environment
• Comfortable learning & adapting to new technology
• Excellent interpersonal communication capabilities
• Customer service-oriented attitude
• Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively
• Desire to improve selling behavior and problem solving
• Understanding of basic business management functions
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Proven competencies in effective communication
• Willingness to learn and tackle new challenges

Physical requirements

Physical activities may occasionally include ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, and communicating with others to exchange information. Physical activities may constantly include remaining in a stationary position (often standing for prolonged periods), moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another, reaching or bending repeatedly, adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions, capability to lift up to 200 pounds via team lift or equipment, repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, operating power tools (depending on position), and assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential function.

Schedule

This part-time position is expected to work approximately 15-29 hours per week. This is a good faith estimate, and actual hours may vary based on business needs. Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• 401(k) Match
• Earn a Mattress
• Purple Swag
• Amazing Purple Products