Seasonal Sales Associate

Company Description Sunglass Hut is a world leader in specialty sunglass retail, with over 3,000 stores across North America, Europe, South Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. The brand offers exclusive styles of high-quality fashion and performance sunglasses, promoting freedom of self-expression, inclusivity, and authenticity. Team members work in a dynamic environment with many opportunities to grow their careers, build customer expertise, and feel supported by an inclusive culture. Sunglass Hut emphasizes creating warm, memorable experiences that keep customers coming back. The company is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses.

Role Description The Seasonal Sales Associate is a part-time, on-site role based in Nottingham, MD. In this role, the associate greets customers, learns their needs, and provides tailored product recommendations to create a welcoming and engaging store experience. Day-to-day tasks include assisting with sales transactions, handling payments accurately, and maintaining merchandising standards and product displays. The associate helps keep the store clean and organized, replenishes stock, and supports loss prevention and store security procedures. Additional responsibilities may include sharing product and brand knowledge, meeting sales and performance goals, and collaborating with team members and store leadership to deliver outstanding customer service during peak seasonal periods.

Qualifications

• Customer service and communication skills to engage customers warmly, listen actively, and provide informed product recommendations.
• Sales and retail skills, including cash handling, point-of-sale (POS) operation, and the ability to meet individual and store performance goals.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with store leaders and peers in a fast-paced, seasonal retail environment.
• Organization and attention to detail skills to maintain visual merchandising standards, restock inventory, and keep the store neat and compliant with policies.
• Adaptability and time management skills to handle fluctuating customer traffic, changing priorities, and flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Interest in fashion, accessories, or eyewear and willingness to learn product features and brand stories.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, move product, and perform basic physical tasks required in a retail store.
• Previous retail or customer-facing experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided.
• Minimum age and work authorization as required by local law; reliable transportation to the Nottingham, MD store.