Sales Associate; Part-Time - Santa Monica Place

Position: Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Santa Monica Place

Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Santa Monica Place

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Company Overview

Purple is a digitally‑native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. Comfort means more than great products – it means empowering employees to be themselves. We thrive on collaboration, diversity, and a culture where every voice is heard. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diverse workforce brings better insights, solutions, and products, and serves as the backbone to bettering our company.

Compensation

$18.00 hourly plus monthly commissions on qualifying mattress sales, per the commission agreement terms and conditions.

Job Summary

As a Sales Associate, you will generate sales on the retail floor, hit performance goals, drive personal sales, and deliver an exceptional shopping experience for every Purple customer. This role offers opportunities to grow selling skills, expand product knowledge, and work in a fun, positive environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional selling experience for all Purple customers to increase sales/KPIs.
• Make strategic sales decisions that align with Purple’s values.
• Drive individual results through sales strategies to meet Purple’s performance metrics.
• Establish clear personal goals, take ownership of results, consistently monitor progress, and track personal performance.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Personal Development

• Exhibit selling behavior that aligns with Purple’s sales strategy.
• Continuously grow in selling skills, performance, and product knowledge.
• Help foster a positive work environment.

Uphold Purple Values and Strategy

• Adhere to all retail and safety company policies.
• Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate a solution‑oriented mindset.
• Maintain strong product knowledge skills.
• Demonstrate company values through behavior.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in a retail environment strongly preferred.
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new technology.
• Excellent interpersonal communication capabilities.
• Customer service‑oriented attitude.
• Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively.
• Desire to improve selling behavior and problem solving.
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Proven competencies in effective communication.
• Ability to learn and communicate product knowledge to match customer needs.
• Willingness to learn and tackle new challenges.

Physical Requirements

• May occasionally include ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like.
• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another, reaching or bending repeatedly.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions; capability to lift up to 200 pounds via team lift or equipment.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Operating power tools, depending on position.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential function.

Work Hours (Estimated)

This part‑time position is expected to work approximately 15‑29 hours per week. Actual hours may vary based on business needs.

Benefits

• 401(k) Match
• Earn a Mattress
• Purple Swag
• Amazing Purple Products

Why Work at Purple?

• Make your mark:
  We value innovative thinking and empower you to bring your ideas to life.
• Gain unique experience:
  Be part of one of the fastest growing companies in [region].
• Awesome culture:
  Work alongside industry experts, make close friends, and enjoy annual employee appreciation events.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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