Sales Associate

J. Jill; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Associate discount

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan

Group discounts

Paid time off and paid sick leave (PT)

Job summary

J.Jill is seeking a passionate, customer-obsessed Part-Time Sales Associate to join our team in Champaign, IL. You will build relationships with customers, offer styling advice, and provide a welcoming shopping experience while supporting sales goals.

You will work with a friendly team, contribute to visual merchandising, and participate in store operations including marketing, replenishment, and promotions. The role emphasizes a positive, inclusive culture and customer-first service.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Passion for fashion, styling, and creating a welcoming customer experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with customers by providing personalized service and styling advice.
• Assist customers in finding the perfect products, ensuring their shopping experience is seamless and enjoyable while contributing to achieving sales goals.
• Develop a strong understanding of J.Jill's merchandise to offer expert guidance and recommendations.
• Help maintain visual merchandising standards and floor set execution, and participate in all operational functions including marketing, product processing and replenishment, markdowns and promotions, store cleanliness, and backroom organization.
• Work closely with team members to create a positive and supportive work environment.
• Proactively address customer needs and concerns with a friendly and solution-oriented approach.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to help your store be successful.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

Our Brand

J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful, and inspired style that celebrates the totality of all women and designs its products with its core brand ethos in mind: keep it simple and make it matter. J. Jill offers a high touch customer experience through over 200 stores nationwide and a robust ecommerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston.

Our Brand

J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful, and inspired style that celebrates the totality of all women and designs its products with its core brand ethos in mind: keep it simple and make it matter. J. Jill offers a high touch customer experience through over 200 stores nationwide and a robust ecommerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston.

Overview

At J.Jill, we believe in the power of community and genuine connections. We are seeking a passionate, customer-obsessed, and results-driven Part-Time Sales Associate. You will enjoy building relationships and assisting customers with their needs, while providing a welcoming and positive shopping experience. You will embrace our fun and inclusive culture as you create a meaningful and authentic customer experience within the store and community.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with customers by providing personalized service and styling advice.
• Assist customers in finding the perfect products, ensuring their shopping experience is seamless and enjoyable while contributing to achieving sales goals.
• Develop a strong understanding of J.Jill's merchandise to offer expert guidance and recommendations.
• Help maintain visual merchandising standards and floor set execution, and participate in all operational functions, including marketing, product processing and replenishment, markdowns and promotions, store cleanliness, and backroom organization.
• Work closely with team members to create a positive and supportive work environment.
• Proactively address customer needs and concerns with a friendly and solution-oriented approach.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to help your store be successful.

Benefits, Tailored For You

• Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for growth. Hiring immediately.
• Generous associate discount and career development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment that values community engagement.
• Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement plan, and additional group discounts.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave may be available for part-time associates in accordance with state and local law.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Passion for fashion, styling, and creating a welcoming customer experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Extensive standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling and maneuvering around store, hang/fold merchandise, ladder climbing, operate POS registers and other company mobile devices, occasionally operate trash compactor (where applicable), occasionally use a hand truck, lift and carry up to 30lbs, and ability to joint/team lift.

About Us

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status. J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]

Salary Range : USD $15.00/Yr. - USD $18.00/Yr.