Seasonal Sales Associate, University Village (Part-Time)

Away•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal, temporary position with potential for part-time or full-time employment following the 2026 Summer season. About Away: We believe travel makes us better. Launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on, we now offer a range of luggage and travel essentials for every journey. Together we create, innovate, and embark on this journey as a community of travelers, helping to make travel more seamless for everyone. Join The Crew: We are hiring a Part-Time Seasonal Sales Associate to join our Seattle, University Village team. Our Retail team creates a transformative experience for each and every customer that visits any of our seventeen stores. We build connections with our customers through product education, world-class-service standards, and operational excellence. We pride ourselves in owning the offline touch point for our brand, and use it as an opportunity to foster a stronger Away community. This is an exciting opportunity to join a widely celebrated brand that is looking to continue to innovate and iterate. We’re looking for candidates that are excited to provide best-in-class support to all of our customers from their arrival, and until their departure. Part-time employees must be available to work at least 16 hours per week, including availability on at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) per week. All employees are expected to adhere to Away’s Blackout Period expectations. Should you need a scheduling accommodation, please let your interviewer know.

Requirements

Excellent communicator, collaborator, and teammate with a passion for people
Reliable, effective, and contribute to the overall business success
Resourceful, solution oriented, and adaptable
Ability to pull, push, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds throughout the duration of a work shift
Ability to stand/be on feet for extended periods of time throughout the duration of a work shift
Ability to bend, squat, twist, and reach as needed throughout the duration of a work shift

Nice To Haves

Excited to join the team, but not sure you meet all of the qualifications? Please apply, we’d still love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Embody our brand standards and core values by consistently delivering best-in-class, exceptional customer service to every person, every time
Create a personalized and memorable experience for each and every customer, expanding on love of travel to further drive community and connection
Pursue the highest level of product knowledge and expertise, guiding our customers through the shopping, product and sales journey
Maintain the integrity of the space and uphold our visual standards
Support in-store programs and events, as needed
Assist with any necessary processes and procedures to ensure optimal store operations