Sales Leader

We are looking for part-time Sales Leaders who are enthusiastic, energetic, friendly, and hard-working!

About the role

The Sales Leader is responsible for providing exemplary selling and customer service that improves the productivity and profitability of the store. The role involves product recommendations, customer relationship-building, and leadership tasks such as opening/closing the store, managing inventory, and assisting with stockroom duties. The Sales Leader works closely with the corporate store team and reports directly to the Store Manager.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a warm, inviting, easy-to-navigate shopping environment.
• Build and share expertise on products, promotions, services, and brand rewards programs tailored to shopper needs.
• Support store management with team operations.
• Assist customers in finding the perfect card and gift solutions.
• Share stories and communities of caring to reinforce brand values.
• Handle store operations, including product replenishment, merchandising, ringing sales, processing shipments, managing inventory, fulfilling online orders, and curbside deliveries.
• Deliver an exceptional shopping experience that leaves customers inspired and eager to return.
• Work as a team to meet store sales goals.
• Uphold all company policies and practices.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of prior retail experience, sales, or customer service.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to open and close the store a minimum of three (3) times per week and work two (2) weekend shifts per month.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including events, holidays, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work legally in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in specialty retail, sales, or customer service.

Skills

• Strong customer-focused engagement and consultative selling skills.
• Effective communication with customers and employees.
• Strong sense of urgency, flexibility, and adaptability to change.
• Ability to receive feedback and take appropriate action.
• Proficiency and comfort using computers and other technology.
• Desire and ability to learn the business.
• Ability to handle store cash and products responsibly, maintaining accurate records.
• Assist in training new store employees and support store management initiatives.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Continuously stand/walk, push/pull, lift/carry up to 10 pounds, and use fine finger movements (e.g., keyboard operation, writing).
• Frequently bend at the waist, climb/work at heights (e.g., ladders), kneel, squat, lift/carry up to 40 pounds, and reach overhead.
• Occasionally balance on uneven surfaces, lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Rarely drive or travel, lift/carry up to 75 pounds, or sit for extended periods.
• Continuously communicate with customers, co-workers, and vendors in-person or over the phone.
• Exposure to dust, cleaning agents, truck exhaust, inadequate lighting, noise, product scents, outdoor work, and heights.

Schedule

This is a regular, part-time, hourly position averaging 10-28 hours per week, not to exceed 28 hours per week.