Sales Associate; Part-Time - University Village

Compensation

The compensation for this role is $20.76 hourly. In addition, this role is eligible for monthly commissions on qualifying mattress sales, per the commission agreement terms and conditions.

The Sales Associate is motivated and positive, driving sales by assisting customers with their buying experience. They must be a go‑getter with persuasive communication and a drive to succeed. They will interface with customers and contribute to the overall success and profitability of the store. The role involves generating sales on the retail floor, hitting performance goals, driving personal sales, and delivering an exceptional shopping experience for every Purple customer.

It offers opportunities to grow selling skills, expand product knowledge, and work in a fun, positive environment.

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

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience working 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’s needs.
• Willingness to learn and tackle new challenges.

Physical activities 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. Physical activities may constantly include remaining stationary, 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;

lifting up to 200 pounds via team lift or equipment, repeating motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers; operating power tools, depending on the position; assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential function.

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

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

We are an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. 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.