J.McLaughlin Part Time Sales Associate

Avenue Viera; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

J.McLaughlin is seeking aSales Associate for its Palm Beach, FL store.

This part-time, on-site role focuses on welcoming customers, offering styling suggestions, and guiding shoppers through product features, fit, and fabrics to create an engaging in-store experience.

Qualifications

• Customer service and retail experience preferred.
• Ability to greet customers and provide styling suggestions.
• Comfort handling transactions and basic returns/exchanges.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide personalized styling recommendations.
• Guide customers through product features, fit, and fabric details.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Communication skills

Cash handling

Visual merchandising

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Fashion interest

Availability evenings weekends

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Company Description

J.McLaughlin is a timeless lifestyle brand founded in 1977 by brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin, known for effortless, enduring styles with a modern twist. The company designs apparel and accessories with original colors, prints, and innovative fabrics, blending classic and chic aesthetics. With over 170 uniquely designed stores across charming streets in the United States, each location reflects the character of its community. J.McLaughlin maintains a strong culture of “being good neighbors,” hosting more than 1,650 events annually to support over 900 charitable organizations and nonprofits. The company is headquartered in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, in an industrial-chic space that houses corporate offices, customer service, a photo studio, a print library, and operations.

Role Description

The Sales Associate role is a part-time, on-site position located in Palm Beach, FL. This role is responsible for providing an engaging, personalized in-store experience by welcoming customers, offering styling suggestions, and guiding shoppers through product features, fit, and fabric details. The Sales Associate supports daily store operations, including maintaining visual merchandising standards, restocking merchandise, handling transactions at the point-of-sale, and assisting with inventory tasks. The role also involves building customer relationships, promoting brand loyalty, and participating in local events or trunk shows as needed. This position requires collaboration with store leadership and team members to meet sales goals and uphold J.McLaughlin’s service and presentation standards.

Qualifications

• Customer service and retail sales experience, with the ability to build rapport and deliver attentive, personalized service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening and clear, professional interaction with customers and team members.
• Basic cash handling and point-of-sale (POS) skills, with attention to detail in processing transactions and handling returns or exchanges.
• Visual merchandising awareness, including maintaining organized displays, stock presentation, and a clean, inviting store environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, move merchandise, and perform light physical tasks as part of daily store operations.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced retail environment, meeting sales goals, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Interest in fashion, styling, and brand storytelling to help customers select pieces that fit their lifestyle.
• Availability to work a flexible part-time schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Previous specialty retail or apparel experience is beneficial but not required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.