Sales Lead (Part time) - University Village

Purple•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Purple is a digitally native vertical brand focused on helping people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. The Sales Lead drives personal sales and performance goals while delivering an exceptional customer experience and exemplifying Purple’s values. The role also helps develop and coach team members, while building selling skills, product knowledge, and performance in a retail setting. The position is part time and is expected to work approximately 15–29 hours per week, although actual hours may vary based on business needs. Compensation is $23.50 per hour, with eligibility for monthly commissions on qualifying mattress sales under the applicable commission agreement. The role may require a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience working in a retail environment.
Comfort learning and adapting to new technology.
Excellent interpersonal communication capabilities and proven effective communication competencies.
Customer service-oriented attitude.
Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively.
Desire to improve selling behavior and problem solving.
Understanding of basic business management functions.
Enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Willingness to learn and tackle new challenges.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, moving about, repeated reaching or bending, and adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds; lifting up to 200 pounds with team assistance or equipment may be required.

Responsibilities

Make strategic sales decisions aligned with Purple’s values.
Drive individual sales and results through sales strategies that meet Purple’s performance metrics.
Set personal goals, take ownership of results, monitor progress, and track performance.
Exhibit selling behavior aligned with Purple’s strategy and continuously develop selling skills, performance, and product knowledge.
Help develop and coach team members and foster a positive work environment.
Follow Purple retail policies, including safety and operational standards.
Use company resources to maintain visual and operational standards.
Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate a solution-oriented mindset.
Learn and communicate product knowledge to match customer needs.
Demonstrate company values through behavior.
Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.