Brand Ambassador (Seasonal)

Carhartt, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Carhartt, Inc. is seeking a Retail Associate to join our on-site team in Illinois. You will promote the Carhartt brand, deliver an outstanding consumer experience, and maintain visual standards to ensure optimal product display.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and community engagement. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, with prior retail experience preferred. Expect a fast-paced environment that rewards proactive service and relationship-building with

Qualifications

• Prior retail experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with POS systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically promote the brand and act as a Carhartt ambassador.
• Deliver an exceptional retail consumer experience with every interaction.
• Provide genuine consumer connections, delivering engaging, efficient and personalized service.
• Execute Visual Merchandising and Visual Standards to display products properly.
• Collaborate with the team and contribute positively to daily operations.
• Participate in performance and talent processes to grow professionally.
• Support leadership by upholding standards and safety policies.
• Work as a team to help achieve store revenue goals.
• Identify sales opportunities and drive sales beyond consumer expectations.
• Support community engagement events and brand awareness efforts.
• Contribute ideas to grow brand presence in the community.
• Own your development and professional growth.

Skills

Retail experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

POS Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

Position Location: Retail Location

Department: D2C

Reports To: Store Leader
Job Classification: On-site
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $18.70 - $20.40 per hour based on experience

Inspired by Hard Work

In everything we do, we honor the hardworking legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We drive innovation by finding new, better ways to achieve success. We earn trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. We build lasting customer relationships by delivering solutions that prioritize their needs. Above all, we believe actions speak louder than words because we are worn by the hardest-working people of all.

Representative Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically promote the brand by being an ambassador for Carhartt, while ensure actions are in alignment with our corporate mission and values.
• Deliver the ultimate retail consumer experience with every consumer interaction.
• Provide a genuine consumer connection by being highly focused on delivering exceptional consumer experiences that are engaging, efficient, and personalized, while telling the Carhartt story.
• Execute Visual Merchandising and Visual Standards, to ensure product is properly displayed.
• Engage with the team by contributing in positive and collaborative ways, being sure to bring your best to work each day.
• Actively participate in the performance and talent management processes including being open to development, training, coaching, and feedback, with a proactive focus on performance growth.
• Support leadership by upholding operational standards and working safely, including adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Work as a team member to achieve/exceed the overall store's total revenue goals.
• Identify sales opportunities, finding the best solution for each individual consumer, and driving sales by meeting and exceeding consumer expectations.
• Support execution of community engagement events.
• Assist the Store Leaders with bringing forth ideas to continue to grow brand awareness in the community.
• Ownership of one’s own development and professional growth.

Required Education

• There is no required education level for this role.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and communication skills.
• Exceptional team and collaboration skills.
• PC Skills: POS Systems and Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Typical retail environment; store setting. Extended periods of time standing, typing on a computer is required.
• Moderate Lifting (30-40 lbs)
• Retail hours.
• National travel required (up to 5%).
• This position has an On-Site location: Associate will work on-site for all work-related activities.
• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

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