Sales Lead - Part-time

J. Jill • Fairfax, VA

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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 centers on building genuine customer connections, creating an exceptional shopping experience, and contributing to the store and community while embracing J.Jill’s inclusive culture.

The Sales Lead helps develop team members, achieve sales targets, maintain product knowledge, and support daily store operations. The role also includes opening and closing the store, serving as manager on duty, and helping maintain merchandising, inventory, and company policy standards. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support the store’s success.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of retail experience, preferably in women’s specialty retail or a strong sales and customer-focused environment.
• Passion for customer service and building meaningful relationships.
• Ability to support, inspire, and motivate a team.
• A 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 the physical requirements of the role, including extensive standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing and pulling, maneuvering around the store, hanging and folding merchandise, climbing ladders, operating POS registers and company mobile devices, and lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds. The role may also involve operating a trash compactor where applicable, using a hand truck, and joint or team lifting.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through genuine interactions and serve as a role model for the team.
• Support community engagement initiatives that strengthen brand presence.
• Assist with 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 confident purchasing decisions.
• Assist with store operations, including opening and closing the store, serving as manager on duty, visual merchandising, floor sets, inventory management, and following 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 across organizational levels and audiences.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to help the store succeed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with performance-based incentives.
• Generous 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