At J.Jill, we believe in the power of community and genuine connections. We are seeking a passionate, customer-obsessed, and results-driven Sales Lead. You will support store leadership in driving sales and team support and thrive in creating meaningful connections while delivering an exceptional shopping experience. You will embrace our fun and inclusive culture as you create a meaningful and authentic customer experience within the store and community. Responsibilities Act as a role model by developing and maintaining strong customer relationships through genuine interactions. Support community engagement initiatives to strengthen brand presence. Assist in training and developing team members, leading by example, and providing coaching and support to ensure team success. Help drive store performance by identifying customer needs, providing personalized styling recommendations, and contributing to achieving sales targets. Maintain deep knowledge of J.Jill’s products to support customers in making confident purchasing decisions. Assist with store operations, including opening and closing store, manager on duty, visual merchandising, floor sets, inventory management, and adherence to company policies. Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, proactively address challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, and support leadership in maintaining a meaningful customer experience. Navigate various communication settings across different levels of the organization, adjusting messaging to fit diverse audiences. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to help your store be successful. Benefits Competitive hourly wage with performance-based incentives. Hiring immediately. Generous associate discount and opportunities for career growth. A supportive and inclusive team environment that values community engagement. Comprehensive benefits for full-time associates, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Employee Assistance Program and additional group discounts. Qualifications 1+ years of retail experience, preferably in women’s specialty retail or a strong sales, customer-obsessed environment. Passion for customer service and building meaningful relationships. Strong ability to support, inspire, and motivate a team. Proven track record of contributing to sales and customer engagement. Excellent communication skills and a positive, solution-oriented mindset. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Physical Requirements Extensive standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling and maneuvering around store, hang/fold merchandise, ladder climbing, operate POS registers and other company mobile devices, occasionally operate trash compactor (where applicable), occasionally use a hand truck, lift and carry up to 30lbs, and ability to joint/team lift. Salary Range USD $18.80/Hr. - USD $21.15/Hr. About Us J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful, and inspired style that celebrates the totality of all women and designs its products with its core brand ethos in mind: keep it simple and make it matter. J.Jill offers a high touch customer experience through over 200 stores nationwide and a robust ecommerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston. Employment type Full-time Job function Sales and Business Development Retail Seniority level Entry level Location Connecticut, United States

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