Seasonal Sales Associate

Job Description

As part of Lakeshore’s retail team, you will help promote the joy of learning during our Big Back to School Sale. Your role includes greeting customers, maintaining store presentation, and supporting team goals in a fast‑paced environment.

Part‑time hours with peak season during the summer months. Availability through September 26, 2026 is required, with potential extension and part‑time associate opportunities.

• Contribute to achieving store and team goals while fostering customer loyalty
• Ensure every customer feels welcome and valued from the moment they enter the store
• Stay updated on product features and benefits to provide informed recommendations to customers
• Handle customer concerns with empathy and efficiency, escalating complex issues to management when necessary
• Maintain overall store cleanliness, ensuring all areas, including the sales floor, stockroom and common areas are tidy and presentable
• Ensure shelves are well‑stocked and inventory is accurately tracked
• Process transactions accurately and efficiently
• Assist with merchandising and store displays
• Participate in training programs and staff meetings
• Help onboard new employees by sharing knowledge and offering support
• Seek feedback to improve and grow within your role and beyond

• Previous retail experience is highly preferred
• Experience in customer outreach and driving customer loyalty through brand awareness initiatives is preferred
• Must be available to work through September 26, with potential extension
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, especially during the busy back‑to‑school season
• Part‑time availability with a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Familiarity with cash register/POS systems is a plus
• Occasionally required to climb a ladder
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping and kneeling is required
• Routine standing for duration of shift (up to 8 hours)
• Must be able to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed

• Hourly: $17.81 /hr starting base pay
• Generous employee discount

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS‑related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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