Sales Lead - Part-time

J.Jill • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

J.Jill is seeking a passionate, customer-focused, results-driven Sales Lead to support store leadership in driving sales and supporting the team. The role creates meaningful customer connections and delivers an exceptional shopping experience while contributing to an inclusive store and community culture.

The Sales Lead models strong customer relationships, supports team training and development, helps achieve sales targets through personalized service and styling, and maintains knowledge of J.Jill products. The role also assists with store operations, including opening and closing, serving as manager on duty, visual merchandising, floor sets, inventory management, and policy compliance. It requires taking ownership of assigned responsibilities, addressing challenges constructively, and communicating effectively with varied audiences.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of retail experience.
• Passion for customer service and building meaningful relationships.
• Ability to support, inspire, and motivate a team.
• Track record of contributing to sales and customer engagement.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to perform extensive standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing and pulling; maneuver around the store; hang and fold merchandise; climb ladders; operate POS registers and company mobile devices; occasionally operate a trash compactor where applicable and use a hand truck; lift and carry up to 30 pounds; and participate in joint or team lifting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in women's specialty retail or another strong sales, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through genuine interactions and support community engagement initiatives.
• Assist in training and developing team members by leading by example and providing coaching and support.
• Help drive store performance by identifying customer needs, offering personalized styling recommendations, and contributing to sales targets.
• Maintain knowledge of J.Jill products to help customers make purchasing decisions.
• Assist with store operations, including opening and closing, manager-on-duty duties, visual merchandising, floor sets, inventory management, and adherence to company policies.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, address challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, and support leadership in maintaining a meaningful customer experience.
• Adapt communication to different settings and audiences across the organization.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with performance-based incentives.
• Associate discount.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment that values community engagement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional group discounts.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave may be available to part-time associates in accordance with state and local law.

What This Job Offers

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