Retail Sales Associate

Vuori; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Job summary

A leading athletic apparel brand is looking for a Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will forge connections with customers, provide excellent service, and help achieve sales goals. Ideal candidates should be skilled in customer relationship management and possess strong communication abilities. The role requires availability on nights, weekends, and holidays, aiming to create a positive shopping experience while ensuring operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must develop relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to handle customer concerns positively.
• Strong organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create an unforgettable customer experience.
• Achieve sales goals in a team-based environment.
• Ensure the sales floor is stocked and clean.

Skills

Customer relationship development

Sales and service skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Vuori is re‑defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high‑energy, fast‑paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

The role of a Seasonal Retail Sales Associate at Vuori is to forge connections with customers while communicating Vuori’s brand values through insightful product knowledge and a happy, optimistic outlook.

Create an unforgettable customer experience

• Forge lasting relationships with customers.
• Work with the sales team to ensure each customer receives the best service possible.
• Greet customers in a timely, authentic and engaging manner.
• Prepare the fitting rooms, find sizes, and provide honest, knowledgeable feedback to customers regarding merchandise style and fit.

Be the business

• Achieve sales goals in a team‑based commission environment.
• Seek new product knowledge in the broader fashion landscape and active‑wear specifically to serve as an expert for the customer.
• Assist in the completion of projects while keeping the focus on customer experience.
• Communicate inventory needs to support the business goal.

Operations

• Ensure the sales floor is stocked every evening.
• Collaborate with management in areas of inventory management.
• Ensure the retail store is cleaned on a regular basis – including floors and bathroom.
• Understand and execute cash control procedures including bank deposits, petty cash.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of all merchandising/visual directives.
• Ensure the selling floor is neat, clean, organized and reflects the correct visual image at all times.
• Identify and communicate product concerns in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Contract would end mid January 2026.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must adhere to scheduled shifts with punctuality.
• Ability to develop relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to positively and proactively handle customer concerns.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• Strong organizational skills and follow‑through skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability and initiative.
• Eager to develop new skills and responsive to feedback.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $17 plus pooled team commission

Benefits:

• Employee Discount

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.