Seasonal Kitchen & Table Sales Associate - Flexible Hours

CSC Generation Enterprise; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K after 90 days

Employee Discount

Job summary

Sur La Table is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to inspire customers through every stage of their culinary experience. You will support daily operations, deliver a best-in-center customer experience, and help drive sales by sharing product knowledge.

Represent the brand, stay current on products, and engage guests to identify needs, while contributing to a welcoming, high-performing team. This role supports weekends, holidays and 12–16 hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of employment.
• 1 year of retail sales experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sur La Table’s brand by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.
• Maintains expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources.
• Actively engage customers, identify their needs, recommend relevant products or experiences, and leading a customer-focused, Guest Obsessed culture.
• Maximize selling opportunities by identifying customer needs and offering relevant solutions.
• Promote add-on sales and support events that grow store traffic and customer engagement.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales goals, contributing to overall store revenue. Performance is measured by KPIs.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-performing store culture.
• Support onboarding of new associates by sharing product knowledge and best practices.
• Accurately and efficiently process transactions including sales, returns, and price checks using the POS system.
• Assist in daily opening and closing procedures, floor replenishment, and maintaining visual merchandising standards.
• Complete inventory transactions including receiving, MOS, and RARs; adhere to wage/hour laws and SOPs.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sur La Table is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to inspire customers through every stage of their culinary experience. You will support daily operations, deliver a best-in-center customer experience, and help drive sales by sharing product knowledge.

Represent the brand, stay current on products, and engage guests to identify needs, while contributing to a welcoming, high-performing team. This role supports weekends, holidays and 12–16 hour weeks.