Sales Lead

The J.Jill Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Associate discount

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

The J.Jill Group is seeking a Sales Lead to drive sales and support store leadership while delivering an exceptional shopping experience. You will build genuine connections with customers, coach team members, and contribute to hitting sales targets in a welcoming, inclusive culture.

Join a brand focused on simple, meaningful experiences and community engagement, with opportunities for career growth and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail experience.
• Passion for customer service and building meaningful relationships.
• Strong ability to support, inspire, and motivate a team.
• Proven track record of contributing to sales and customer engagement.
• Excellent communication skills and a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model by developing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Assist in training and developing team members, providing coaching and support.
• Help drive store performance by identifying customer needs and styling recommendations.
• Maintain deep knowledge of J.Jill products to support confident purchases.
• Support store operations including opening/closing, visual merchandising, inventory, and policies.
• Navigate communications across levels and adapt messaging to diverse audiences.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Team leadership

Sales targets

Communication skills

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.

Overview :

At J.Jill, we believe in the power of community and genuine connections. We are seeking a passionate, customer-obsessed, and results-driven Sales Lead. You will support store leadership in driving sales and team support and thrive in creating meaningful connections while delivering an exceptional 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 :

• Act as a role model by developing and maintaining strong customer relationships through genuine interactions. Support community engagement initiatives to strengthen brand presence.
• Assist in training and developing team members, leading by example, and providing coaching and support to ensure team success.
• Help drive store performance by identifying customer needs, providing personalized styling recommendations, and contributing to achieving sales targets.
• Maintain deep knowledge of J.Jill’s products to support customers in making confident purchasing decisions.
• Assist with store operations, including opening and closing store, manager on duty, visual merchandising, floor sets, inventory management, and adherence to company policies.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, proactively address challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, and support leadership in maintaining a meaningful customer experience.
• Navigate various communication settings across different levels of the organization, adjusting messaging to fit diverse audiences.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to help your store be successful.

Benefits, Tailored for You:

• Competitive hourly wage with performance-based incentives. Hiring immediately.
• Generous associate discount and opportunities for career growth.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment that values community engagement.
• Employee Assistance Program 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 :

• 1+ years of retail experience, preferably in women’s specialty retail or a strong sales, customer-obsessed environment.
• Passion for customer service and building meaningful relationships.
• Strong ability to support, inspire, and motivate a team.
• Proven track record of contributing to sales and customer engagement.
• Excellent communication skills and 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

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 $20.55/Hr. - USD $30.85/Hr.