Parttime 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, with a culture centered on inclusivity, authenticity, and freedom of self-expression. Team members are encouraged to grow their careers in a dynamic environment that supports development, customer expertise, and genuine care. Sunglass Hut emphasizes creating a warm, welcoming experience that keeps 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 Part-time Sales Associate at Sunglass Hut in Lynnwood, WA is an on-site role focused on delivering an engaging and personalized customer experience. Day-to-day responsibilities include welcoming customers, understanding their needs, presenting product options, and assisting with fitting and styling recommendations. The role involves processing sales transactions, handling returns and exchanges, maintaining visual merchandising standards, and keeping the store clean and organized. The Sales Associate supports store goals by meeting individual and team sales targets, participating in promotions, and sharing product knowledge and brand stories. This position also includes collaborating with colleagues, following company policies, and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for customers and team members.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills, including active listening, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with diverse customers.
• Sales and retail skills such as consultative selling, upselling, cross-selling, and meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Communication skills with clear verbal communication, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to explain product features and benefits.
• Basic operational skills including cash handling, POS system use, and attention to detail in transactions and inventory.
• Ability to work part-time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, and to stand for extended periods.
• Teamwork and reliability, with a willingness to learn, accept feedback, and support store initiatives.
• Interest in fashion, accessories, or eyewear; prior retail or customer-facing experience is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; additional language skills are a plus.