Sales Associate

Oxford Industries; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lilly Pulitzer in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to support client service and store operations. The role focuses on understanding the Lilly Pulitzer brand, engaging clients with product knowledge, and driving sales through friendly, attentive service while maintaining visual standards.

This part-time, hourly position is in-store at our Lilly Pulitzer Retail Location, with seasonality and flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Retail or client service experience preferred.
• Must be on your feet and able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication with clients, colleagues, and management.
• Prior knowledge of XStore and Tulip is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clientele and support operational and sales needs of the business.
• Understand the Lilly Pulitzer brand, its lifestyle, client, merchandise, and heritage; demonstrate selling culture and client experience.
• Drive sales by providing exceptional service using product knowledge, market trends, and personalized outreach.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
• Maintain Lilly Pulitzer visual and operational standards per Visual and Retail Operations teams.
• Provide feedback to store management on selling opportunities and successes.

Skills

Retail experience

Client service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Lift 20lb

Foot traffic handling

Tools

XStore

Tulip

Job description

Lilly Pulitzer Job Type: Seasonal Brand Strategy

Our Brand mission is to inspire confidence and optimism, inviting everyone to shine bright and stand out.

Our Brand vision statement is: “Create Your Sunshine, A Resort State of Mind”.

Our Brand Equities are: Casual Glamour, Sunny & Spirited, and Charmingly Disarming.

Job Description

About the Position

• The Sales Associate is responsible for assisting clientele and supporting the operational and sales needs of the business. A day in the life… Understand the overall concept of the Lilly Pulitzer brand, including the lifestyle, the client, the merchandise, and the heritage. Demonstrate the Lilly Pulitzer selling culture and ensure client experience. Drive sales by providing an exceptional service while utilizing product knowledge, market trends, personalized outreach, and active listening/communication to clientele. Develop and maintain relationships with clients. Help maintain Lilly Pulitzer’s visual and operational standards as set by the Visual and Retail Operations teams. Provide continuous feedback to store management team on store selling opportunities and successes. Understand, embrace, and exhibit the Core Values set forth by Lilly Pulitzer.

Qualifications for the Position

• Prior retail or client service experience in the fashion or retail industry preferred.
• be on your feet and maneuver around the store during shift hours.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and management.
• Prior knowledge of XStore and Tulip a plus.

A Little More to Know…

This position is classified as a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position.

This position is based In-Store at our Lilly Pulitzer Retail Location.

Given the seasonality of the business, this position may require flexible working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

This position is expected to collaborate effectively with other individuals in alignment with our Core Values.

This position requires compliance with Lilly Pulitzer policies and a detailed Code of Conduct as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

This position is reviewed annually.

Lilly Pulitzer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here.

Lilly Pulitzer participates in E-Verify.

Details in English and Spanish.

Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.

U.S. EEOC: Know Your Rights

Lilly Pulitzer’s mission is to inspire confidence and optimism, inviting everyone to shine bright and stand out.

It all started more than 65 years ago with a simple shift dress in Palm Beach, Florida and one incredible woman with the courage to find her joy and create her future.

Today, Lilly Pulitzer provides a collection of authentic American Resort Wear inspired by our Palm Beach roots.

Lilly Pulitzer can be found online and in over 60 company-operated retail stores, 70+ Signature Stores and major department stores nationwide.