SEASONAL Sales Associate

Little Green Apple•Carmel, IN

About The Position

The Seasonal Sales Associate provides exemplary selling and customer service to support store productivity and profitability. The role focuses on sales, service, and relationship-building, offering customers product recommendations and solutions while modeling effective retail execution. Duties also include inventory management, product sets, stocking, housekeeping, and stockroom support. The associate works with the corporate store team and reports directly to the Store Manager or, if applicable, the Assistant Store Manager. This seasonal hourly position runs from May 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026. Employment ends after the season, but associates whose season ends in good standing may be eligible for rehire for a future summer season or other seasonal or regular employment. The position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and typically works six to 20 hours per week, not exceeding an average of 28 hours per week.

Requirements

If under 18, meet applicable work permit requirements.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including events, holidays, evenings, and weekends.
Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work legally in the United States.
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.
Desire and ability to learn the business.
Ability to continuously stand and walk, push and pull, lift and carry up to 10 pounds, perform fine finger movements, use tactile touch, and grasp, grip, or hold with hands or fingers.
Ability to frequently bend at the waist, climb or work at heights, kneel and squat, lift or carry up to 40 pounds, and reach overhead or forward with arms raised above shoulder height.
Ability to occasionally balance on uneven surfaces and lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to rarely or infrequently drive or travel, lift or carry up to 75 pounds, or remain seated during job performance.
Ability to communicate continuously with customers, coworkers, and vendors in person or by phone, including speaking, hearing, and seeing.
Ability to work amid potential exposure to dust, cleaning agents, truck exhaust, inadequate lighting, noise, product scents, outdoor tasks, and heights in the stockroom or on the sales floor.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One or more years of previous experience in specialty retail, sales, or customer service.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a warm, inviting, easy-to-navigate shopping environment.
Build and share expertise on products, promotions, services, and brand rewards programs, tailoring recommendations to shoppers’ needs and occasions.
Help customers find card and gift solutions that fulfill their needs for caring and connecting.
Share stories and communities of caring to reinforce kindness.
Handle store operations, including product replenishment and merchandising, ringing sales, processing shipments, managing inventory, fulfilling Hallmark.com orders, and making curbside deliveries.
Deliver an exceptional shopping experience that encourages customers to return.
Work as a team to help meet store sales goals and ensure customers find what they need and additional relevant items.
Uphold company policies and practices.
Perform housekeeping throughout the store, including the backroom, front of store, and bathroom.
Complete other duties or special projects as assigned.