PT Sales Associate: Set Active

Leap • Chicago, IL

11d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

SET is hiring a customer-focused Sales Associate to represent its Chicago boutique, which is opening in August 2026. The associate will serve as a brand ambassador, creating meaningful customer connections through authentic engagement, product knowledge, and personalized recommendations. The role supports sales initiatives, maintains store standards, and helps foster a welcoming, service-driven environment. Depending on business needs, responsibilities may include opening and closing the store, keyholder duties, and support for daily operations. Associates may also have opportunities to support other brands in Leap’s portfolio through store openings, activations, and market coverage.

The position pays $18–$20 per hour. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s experience, skills, competencies, and qualifications. The role requires flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods, and active work on the sales floor, including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Previous retail, hospitality, or customer-facing experience is preferred.
• Passion for creating exceptional customer experiences and building authentic connections.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage a diverse range of customers.
• Ability to learn product knowledge and confidently share brand stories.
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to support store priorities and collaborate with others.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned store responsibilities, including opening and closing procedures and keyholder duties as needed.
• Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods.
• Ability to work actively on the sales floor, including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail, hospitality, or customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful customer connections through authentic engagement, active listening, and personalized recommendations.
• Provide an elevated shopping experience by understanding customer needs and offering thoughtful product solutions.
• Represent the brand professionally and enthusiastically, creating memorable customer experiences.
• Support store sales goals through proactive customer engagement and effective selling behaviors.
• Build product knowledge, educate customers, share brand stories, and support purchase confidence.
• Assist customers throughout their shopping journey, from initial engagement through checkout.
• Maintain a customer-ready store through visual merchandising, replenishment, cleanliness, and overall presentation.
• Assist with inventory tasks, shipment processing, and daily operational priorities.
• Complete opening and closing procedures, keyholder responsibilities, and assigned operational tasks as needed.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and brand standards.
• Collaborate with teammates and leadership to achieve store goals, support operations, and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Adapt to changing business needs, including peak selling periods, events, and special initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor.
• Potentially support other Leap portfolio brands through new store openings, activations, and market coverage needs.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees averaging 32 or more hours per week.
• AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k).
• Accrued paid time off; part-time hourly employees accrue PTO in accordance with local laws.
• Employee discount and wardrobe allotment for participating Leap brands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed