Sales Associate (Weekends)

Company Description Lacoste is a global lifestyle brand at the intersection of fashion and sport, known for its universal and timeless style that inspires people across cultures and generations. With two Lacoste items sold every second worldwide, the brand operates in more than 100 countries and offers diverse career paths from manufacturing to omnichannel retail. Its product range includes apparel, footwear, leather goods, underwear, fragrances, eyewear, and watches, all developed with strong craftsmanship and a commitment to quality, responsibility, and ethics. Lacoste promotes equal opportunities and an inclusive culture, bringing together people with different backgrounds to shape the future of fashion and society. The brand is part of MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant, and Tecnifibre.

Role Description The Salesperson is a part-time, on-site role based in McLean, VA, responsible for delivering an excellent in-store experience that reflects Lacoste’s brand values. Day-to-day tasks include welcoming customers, assessing their needs, and providing informed product recommendations across apparel, footwear, and accessories. The role involves maintaining visual merchandising standards, replenishing stock, and ensuring the sales floor and fitting rooms are clean and organized. The Salesperson processes transactions accurately, handles returns and exchanges, and supports loss prevention and store policies. This role also contributes to achieving sales targets by engaging customers, building loyalty, and promoting current collections and brand initiatives.

Qualifications

• Customer service and sales skills, including the ability to engage customers, identify needs, and close sales in a retail environment.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to build rapport, work effectively in a team, and interact respectfully with diverse customers and colleagues.
• Basic retail operations skills, such as handling point-of-sale systems, managing cash transactions, and following inventory and merchandising procedures.
• Organization and time management skills to prioritize tasks, maintain store standards, and support a fast-paced retail setting.
• Strong interest in fashion, sportswear, and lifestyle brands, with the ability to learn product features and convey brand stories clearly.
• Availability to work a flexible part-time schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Previous retail or customer-facing experience is preferred but not mandatory; willingness to learn and grow within the brand is essential.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light physical tasks such as moving product and stocking shelves.