Outlet Sales Associate - Freeport, ME

Job title: Outlet Sales Associate - Freeport, ME

About the Role Join L.L.Bean's Outlet Store in Freeport, Maine as a Temporary, Part-Time Sales Associate. You’ll be the heartbeat of our outdoor gear and apparel departments, delivering world-class service while supporting store operations and teamwork.

What You'll Do

• Engage Customers: Approach and assist multiple customers, providing personal and genuine service interactions.
• Drive Sales: Convert every customer interaction into a sales opportunity, driving brand loyalty through exceptional service.
• Build Relationships: Collaborate across a variety of differences among team members and customers, valuing respectful teamwork.
• Advocate for Customers: Listen actively to understand customer needs and solve problems efficiently at the first point of contact.
• Leverage Technology: Use POS, customer systems, and mobile devices to provide seamless, fast omni-channel service.
• Promote Initiatives: Drive excitement around LL Bean sponsored programs, including Outdoor Discovery School and the L.L.Bean Mastercard program.
• Maintain Standards: Ensure a well-organized store, uphold visual and merchandising standards, and support store operations processes.
• Collaborate: Work as part of a team to achieve results, create a positive work environment, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Health and Safety: Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by following all safety policies and procedures.
• Physical Demands: Stand, walk during shift; talk or hear, both in person and by headset; occasionally climb ladders, stairs, ramps, lift 1-20 pounds occasionally; move and lift objects up to 40 pounds with team lift as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Passion for providing world-class customer service.
• Friendly and outgoing communication style.
• Proficiency with computer systems and the ability to learn new technologies.
• Adaptability and openness to change.
• Availability to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Genuine passion for the outdoors and participation in outdoor activities.
• Demonstrates capacity for collaborative work in a retail environment, serving customers and teams from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible schedules: balance work with personal life.
• Competitive pay: salary reflects skills and experience.
• Fun perks & Generous discount: save on products you love.
• Benefits package designed to support health and financial goals, plus healthy work-life balance and outdoor recharging.