SEASONAL Sales Associate

Little Green Apple•Brownsburg, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Summer Sales Associate provides exemplary selling and customer service intended to improve store productivity and profitability. The role focuses on sales, service, and relationship-building by proactively helping customers with product recommendations and solutions and modeling best practices in retail execution. The associate supports inventory management, product sets, stocking, housekeeping, and stockroom duties, and works closely with the corporate store team. The position 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 at the close of the season; associates whose season ends in good standing may be eligible for rehire for a future summer season or other seasonal or regular employment. The role typically works six to 20 hours per week and may not exceed an average of 28 hours per week. It is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

If under 18, have the ability to meet work permit requirements, if applicable.
Be able to work a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including events, holidays, evenings, and weekends.
Provide proof of eligibility to work legally in the United States.
Demonstrate strong customer-focused engagement and consultative selling skills.
Communicate effectively with customers and employees.
Demonstrate urgency, flexibility, and willingness to adapt to change.
Be able to receive feedback and take action when appropriate.
Be comfortable and proficient using a computer and other technology.
Have the desire and ability to learn the business.
Meet the role’s physical demands, including standing and walking continuously; pushing and pulling; lifting and carrying loads of varying weights; fine finger movement and grasping; bending, climbing, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and occasional balancing.
Be able to communicate continuously with customers, co-workers, and vendors in person or by phone, including speaking, hearing, and sight.

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 guidance to shoppers’ needs and occasions.
Help customers find card and gift solutions that support caring and connection.
Share stories and communities of caring to reinforce the cycle of kindness.
Support 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 by ensuring customers find what they need and relevant additional products.
Uphold company policies and practices.
Perform housekeeping throughout the store, including the backroom, front of store, and bathroom.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.