Sales Associate (Part time) - Easton Town Center

Purple•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Purple is hiring a part-time Sales Associate to generate sales on the retail floor and contribute to the store’s success and profitability. The role involves guiding customers through their buying experience, driving personal sales and performance goals, and delivering an exceptional shopping experience. The Sales Associate is expected to communicate persuasively, build product knowledge, and help create a positive, customer-focused store environment. The compensation is $14.00 per hour, with eligibility for monthly commissions on qualifying mattress sales under the commission agreement. The position is expected to work approximately 15–29 hours per week, although actual hours may vary based on business needs. The schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Purple describes its culture as collaborative and inclusive, with an emphasis on innovation, employee development, and helping customers through comfort solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comfort learning and adapting to new technology.
Strong interpersonal communication capabilities and effective communication skills.
Customer service-oriented attitude.
Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively.
Desire to improve selling behavior and problem-solving.
Positive attitude and enthusiasm.
Ability to learn product information and communicate it to match customer needs.
Willingness to learn and tackle new challenges.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged standing, repeated reaching or bending, and handling objects up to 50 pounds; lifting up to 200 pounds with a team lift or equipment may be required.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience working in a retail environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide an exceptional selling experience for Purple customers to increase sales and key performance indicators.
Make strategic sales decisions that align with Purple’s values.
Use sales strategies to achieve individual performance metrics.
Set personal goals, take ownership of results, monitor progress, and track performance.
Continuously develop selling skills, performance, and product knowledge.
Help foster a positive work environment.
Follow retail and safety company policies.
Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate a solution-oriented mindset.
Demonstrate company values through behavior.
Work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.