Retail Sales Lead (Part-Time) @ Shedd Aquarium

Event Network, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company dedicated to offering unforgettable experiences at the Shedd Aquarium Gift Shop located in Chicago. As a part-time Sales Lead, you will support store operations and ensure exceptional guest interactions in a vibrant environment. The role requires enthusiasm for customer service and a willingness to work flexible hours in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Prior retail keyholder or supervisory experience required.
• Must work irregular schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Must enjoy interacting with people of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional guest service and support daily operations.
• Engage with guests to create memorable shopping experiences.
• Ensure guests have the best shopping experience ever.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Cash-handling

Job description

Retail Sales Lead (Part-Time) @ Shedd Aquarium

1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Does the wonder of the aquatic animal world and public aquarium connect to your interests, and do you want to work for an amazing company that puts its Team, Partners, Guests & Planet first?

We are passionate about adding value to the ultimate experience our guests enjoy while shopping at the most renowned cultural, experiential, and entertainment destinations across the United States.

THE POSITION Be a part of this fascinating “must-see” adventure-filled aquarium destination located in Chicago.

Imagine yourself helping our guests create memorable experiences…Now imagine yourself in a fun and rewarding Sales Lead role at our Shedd Aquarium Gift Shop!

Our friendly and enthusiastic team inspires fun and surprise as they interact with guests to deliver the ultimate guest experience.

As SALES LEAD (Part-time), you will:

• Provide exceptional guest service as you support the store management team in day-to-day operations
• Ensure that our guests have the best shopping experience ever
• Engage with guests and create an entertaining, fun, exciting and memorable experience

Qualifications:

• Prior retail keyholder, retail supervisory, cash-handling, and customer service experience required
• Strong merchandising skills
• Must be able to work irregular schedules on weekdays, weekends, early evenings and holidays
• Naturally enjoy interacting with people of all ages
• Able to proactively intercept, engage, and demonstrate product to customers in a positive, welcoming and outgoing manner, and able to effectively communicate product features
• Must be welcoming, positive, engaging and friendly towards our guests, team members, and venue staff

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Sales Lead is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The Sales Lead must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Shedd Aquarium requires that all team members working on the premises must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

BRING YOUR TALENT TO US

Apply today!

Event Network is an equal opportunity employer.

1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA