Sales Associate/Assistant Manager

Join the Team at Chris James – Sales Associate or Assistant Manager (Part-Time/Full-Time)

Are you an experienced retail professional looking for your next great opportunity—one where your skills are recognized, your growth is supported, and your future is full of possibilities?

At Chris James, we’re more than a clothing boutique. We’re a locally owned business with a passion for offering exceptional customer experiences and beautifully curated fashion. We’re currently seeking experienced Sales Associates/Assistant Manager to join our Menswear and Womenswear teams, with the long-term potential to grow into a Senior Leadership role. For the right candidate, we’re open to hiring directly into an Assistant Manager position.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who sees retail as a long-term, fulfilling career and wants to grow with a company that invests in its people.

What We’re Looking For:

• A confident, career-minded retail professional with a love of fashion
• A team player with exceptional courtesy, communication skills, and respect for customers and coworkers
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building meaningful customer relationships
• Bonus if you have experience in leadership, visual merchandising, CRM, or buying

What You’ll Learn & Contribute:

• Deliver personalized, attentive service to our clients
• Learn the ins and outs of a high-end boutique business—including buying, merchandising, branding, and marketing
• Contribute ideas and insights to help shape the business
• Build and maintain a clean, organized, and inspiring retail environment

Why Work With Us:

• Competitive hourly wage:
• $18.50–$20+/hour for sales associates
• $19–$23+/hour for experienced leaders (rate based on experience)
• Commission on sales
• Store discounts, vendor promos, and incentive opportunities
• Supportive, respectful management
• A positive workplace that values individuality, inclusion, and professional development
• A culture of internal promotion—we’re always looking to help you grow

Interested?

Send us your resume along with a short letter telling us about yourself and why this role excites you. We can’t wait to meet you.

Please Note: This is a Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00am to 5:30pm role. If you are unavailable during these hours, this position will not be the right fit.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.50-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Are you currently in Kingston?
• Are you able to work 25-40 hours/week between 10:00am-5:30pm, Tuesday-Saturday?

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (required)
• Leadership: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person