PT Seasonal Associate: POSSE

Leap • New York, NY

11d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

POSSE is seeking enthusiastic, customer-focused Seasonal Sales Associates for its boutique, powered by the Leap Platform, during the peak selling season. Associates create meaningful customer connections and deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced, team-oriented store environment. As brand ambassadors, they engage authentically, build product knowledge, share the brand story, understand customer needs, and offer personalized recommendations. They also support day-to-day store operations, maintain a welcoming and organized environment, and collaborate with the team to meet business goals. Flexibility and reliability are important, including support for increased traffic, events, promotions, weekends, and other key moments throughout the season.

The hourly pay range is $20–$23, with compensation determined by the candidate’s experience, skills, competencies, and qualifications. The role requires previous retail, hospitality, or other customer-facing experience, flexible availability, and the ability to actively work on the sales floor, including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Candidates must be at least 18 years old.

POSSE follows a slow-fashion philosophy, focusing on high-quality, timeless garments designed to last. Leap operates insight-driven retail stores for modern brands and manages more than 100 stores across the country.

Requirements

• Previous retail, hospitality, or customer-facing experience.
• Passion for creating exceptional customer experiences and building authentic customer connections.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage a diverse range of customers.
• Ability to learn product knowledge and confidently share brand stories.
• Team-oriented mindset and flexibility to support evolving store priorities and seasonal needs.
• Dependability and adaptability, and comfort working in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor.
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal periods.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs while actively working on the sales floor.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers through authentic conversation, active listening, and personalized recommendations.
• Build product knowledge to educate customers and share the brand story.
• Provide thoughtful service throughout the customer journey, from initial engagement through checkout.
• Represent the brand professionally and enthusiastically, with a customer-first mindset.
• Proactively engage customers and contribute to daily sales goals.
• Identify opportunities to educate, recommend products, and enhance the shopping experience.
• Stay engaged and productive during both peak and slower periods.
• Collaborate with leadership and teammates to support store performance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and customer-ready store environment and sales floor.
• Assist with replenishment, inventory, shipment processing, and other daily operational tasks.
• Support opening and closing procedures and other assigned responsibilities.
• Follow brand standards and company procedures.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality throughout the seasonal assignment.
• Adapt to changing business needs and help foster a positive environment for customers and teammates.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees averaging 32 or more hours per week.
• AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k).
• Accrued paid time off for part-time hourly employees in accordance with local laws.
• Employee discount and wardrobe allotment for participating Leap brands.

What This Job Offers

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