Sales Associate

Company Description Sea Bags, LLC, founded in 1999, designs and manufactures tote bags, accessories, and home décor using recycled sails from boats along the working waterfront in Portland, Maine. The company is committed to sourcing materials locally, prioritizing Maine, then New England, and then the broader U.S.A. Sea Bags’ products are designed and sewn in a unique waterfront location where the sounds and sights of the harbor help inspire the brand’s character. This coastal environment informs the company’s focus on craftsmanship, sustainability, and distinctive nautical style. Team members join a business that values creativity, local communities, and environmentally conscious practices.

Role Description The Sales Associate is a part-time, on-site role based at the Sea Bags store in Rehoboth Beach, DE. This role involves greeting and assisting customers, providing product knowledge, and guiding shoppers toward items that meet their needs and preferences. The Sales Associate will handle point-of-sale transactions, process returns and exchanges, and maintain accurate cash handling and basic inventory tracking. Daily responsibilities include keeping the sales floor clean and organized, restocking merchandise, merchandising displays, and helping ensure the store reflects the Sea Bags brand. The role also includes supporting promotional activities, sharing the story behind Sea Bags’ recycled sail products, and delivering a welcoming, inclusive customer experience.

Qualifications

• Customer service and retail sales skills, including the ability to engage customers, build rapport, and provide helpful product guidance.
• Point-of-sale and cash handling skills, with attention to accuracy and basic comfort with retail technology systems.
• Merchandising and store presentation skills, including organizing displays, restocking items, and maintaining a clean, inviting sales floor.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, including clear verbal communication, active listening, and a friendly, professional demeanor with diverse customers and team members.
• Reliability and time management skills, with the ability to follow schedules, handle peak store hours, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in sustainable, locally made products and willingness to learn and share the Sea Bags brand story with customers.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, move merchandise, and work on-site in a retail environment.
• Previous retail or customer-facing experience is preferred but not required; a high school diploma or equivalent is beneficial.