Adventure-Driven Sales Associate

VF Corporation; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The North Face in Portland, Maine is seeking a Sales Associate to be the face of the brand, delivering energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset. You will engage customers, share product knowledge, and contribute to store success through sales, visual merchandising, and service excellence.

This part-time (or internship) role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys connecting with people, and is passionate about delivering the best-in-class customer

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to engage a diverse group of customers.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs.
• Customer service experience preferred; retail experience a plus.
• Willingness to learn product and brand knowledge.
• Attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
• Proficient with basic retail systems and computer use.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high level personalized customer engagement through genuine interactions.
• Build sales by maintaining a consumer-centric mindset and modeling selling behaviors.
• Share product, brand, and community knowledge to enhance the customer experience.
• Achieve individual and team sales goals using available resources.
• Assist in visual merchandising, product replenishment, and maintaining brand standards.
• Perform cashier duties and support loss prevention as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized store environment and adhere to safety standards.
• Model inclusive behavior respecting diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Teamwork

Retail experience

Product knowledge

Visual merchandising

Cashier duties

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Retail systems

Basic computer skills

Job description

The North Face in Portland, Maine is seeking a Sales Associate to be the face of the brand, delivering energy, authenticity, and a customer-first mindset. You will engage customers, share product knowledge, and contribute to store success through sales, visual merchandising, and service excellence.

This part-time (or internship) role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys connecting with people, and is passionate about delivering the best-in-class customer