Sales Lead- Part-time

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.  J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws.  If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email

We seek a passionate, customer-focused, and results-driven Sales Lead to support store leadership in driving sales, creating meaningful connections, and delivering an exceptional shopping experience. You will thrive on building relationships, supporting a high-performing team, and ensuring every customer interaction is positive and engaging. You will embrace our "Culture of Kindness" and help create an environment with respect and empathy that fosters an authentic experience, building trust and loyalty within the store and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement & Community Building: Act as a role model by developing and maintaining strong customer relationships through genuine interactions. Support community engagement initiatives to strengthen brand presence.
• Team Support & Leadership: Assist in training and developing team members, leading by example, and providing coaching and support to ensure team success.
• Sales & Business Development: Help drive store performance by identifying customer needs, providing personalized styling recommendations, and contributing to achieving sales targets.
• Product & Brand Expertise: Maintain deep knowledge of J. Jill's products to support customers in making confident purchasing decisions.
• Operational Excellence: Assist with store operations, including opening and closing store, visual merchandising, inventory management, and adherence to company policies.
• Accountability & Problem-Solving: Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, proactively address challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, and support leadership in maintaining elevated customer experience.
• Communication & Adaptability: Navigate various communication settings across different levels of the organization, adjusting messaging to fit diverse audiences.

Benefits, Tailored for You:

• Competitive hourly wage with performance-based incentives. Hiring immediately.
• Generous associate discount and opportunities for career growth.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment that values community engagement.
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time associates, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program and additional group discounts.

• 1+ years of retail experience, preferably in women's specialty retail.
• Passion for customer service and building meaningful relationships.
• Strong ability to support, inspire, and motivate a team.
• Proven track record of contributing to sales and customer engagement.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Extensive standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling and maneuvering around store, hang/fold merchandise, ladder climbing, operate POS registers and other company mobile devices, occasionally operate trash compactor (where applicable), occasionally use hand truck, lift and carry up to 42lbs, etc.

J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful, and inspired style that celebrates the totality of all women and designs its products with its core brand ethos in mind: keep it simple and make it matter. J. Jill offers a high touch customer experience through over 200 stores nationwide and a robust ecommerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston.