Sales Leader (Part-time key holder)

Little Green Apple; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Little Green Apple in Geneva, Illinois is seeking enthusiastic part-time Sales Leaders who excel in customer service and sales. Your role will focus on creating a welcoming shopping experience while managing inventory and store operations.

You will work in a dynamic environment, meet customer needs, and contribute to achieving sales goals. Ideal candidates have a customer-first mindset and are flexible with scheduling, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with the ability to meet work permit requirements.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Physically capable of standing/walking and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary selling and customer service.
• Maintain a warm, inviting shopping environment.
• Process inventory and manage store operations.
• Collaborate with the store team to meet sales goals.

Skills

Customer-focused engagement

Consultative selling skills

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for part‑time sales leaders who are enthusiastic, energetic, friendly, and hard‑working.

The Sales Leader is responsible for providing exemplary selling and customer service that is designed to improve the productivity and profitability of the store. The Sales Leader provides the customer with product recommendations and solutions by working proactively with them, and serves as a role model of best practice retail execution. The overall focus is on sales and service at all times. Inventory management procedures, conducting product sets, stocking products, housekeeping and assisting with stockroom duties are accomplished as identified or assigned. The incumbent works closely with the corporate store team and reports directly to the Store Manager.

The Part‑time Sales Leader Duties To Include

• Creating and maintaining a warm, inviting, easy-to-navigate shopping environment.
• Building and sharing expertise on products, promotions, services, and brand rewards programs – relevant and customized to the unique and wide range of shopper needs, relationships, and occasions.
• Helping and affirming customers in finding the perfect card and gift solutions to fulfill their missions of caring and connecting.
• Sharing and showcasing stories and communities of caring to reinforce the cycle of kindness.
• Making the interaction easy and convenient for shoppers by effectively handling store operations – product replenishment & merchandising, ringing sales, processing shipments, managing inventory, fulfilling Hallmark.com orders, doing curbside deliveries, etc.
• Delivering an exceptional consumer shopping experience that leaves guests feeling inspired, enabled, affirmed, and eager to return.
• Working as a team to help meet the sales goals for the store by ensuring each customer leaves with everything they needed and a few things they didn’t know they needed!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (required To Be Considered)

• At least 18 years of age with ability to meet work permit requirements, if applicable.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the business, including events, holidays, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to continuously stand/walk; frequently push/pull; occasionally bend/stoop/crawl/reach above shoulders/kneel; climb a ladder, and carry up to 40 pounds, e.g., fixture parts and cartons.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of previous experience in (specialty) retail, sales or customer service.
• Strong customer‑focused engagement and consultative selling skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees.
• Strong sense of urgency, flexibility and willingness to adapt to change.
• Ability to receive feedback and take action when appropriate.
• Proficiency and comfort using a computer and other technology.

Little Green Apple is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally‑protected status.