Sales Lead (Part time) - University Village

Purple • Seattle, WA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Purple is seeking a part-time Sales Lead for its University Village location. The Sales Lead drives personal sales and performance goals while delivering an exceptional customer experience and demonstrating Purple’s values. The role also helps develop and coach team members and offers opportunities to build selling skills, product knowledge, and retail sales performance.

The position pays $23.50 per hour and is eligible for monthly commissions on qualifying mattress sales, subject to the commission agreement. It is expected to work approximately 15–29 hours per week, though actual hours may vary based on business needs. A flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a retail environment.
• Comfort learning and adapting to new technology.
• Strong interpersonal communication capabilities.
• 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.
• Proven competencies in effective communication.
• Willingness to learn and tackle new challenges.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Make strategic sales decisions aligned with Purple’s values.
• Drive individual sales and results using sales strategies to meet performance metrics.
• Set personal goals, take ownership of results, monitor progress, and track performance.
• Demonstrate selling behavior aligned with Purple’s strategy and develop selling skills, performance, and product knowledge.
• Help foster a positive work environment and help develop and coach team members.
• 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 customers’ needs.
• Demonstrate company values through behavior.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Earn a Mattress
• Purple swag
• Purple products
• Monthly commissions on qualifying mattress sales, subject to commission agreement terms and conditions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED