Sales Associate - Naperville IL

Key responsibilities include: Approach and assist multiple customers, providing personal and genuine service interactions. Convert every customer interaction into a sales opportunity, driving brand loyalty through exceptional service. Establish connections with customers, share expertise, and demonstrate a passion for learning and sharing product knowledge. Listen actively to understand customer needs and solve problems efficiently at the first point of contact. Use POS, customer systems, and mobile devices to provide seamless, fast omni-channel service. Drive excitement around L.L.Bean sponsored programs, including Outdoor Discovery School and the L.L.Bean Mastercard program. Ensure a well-organized store, uphold visual and merchandising standards, and support store operations processes. Work as part of a team to achieve results, create a positive work environment, and adapt to changing business needs. Follow all safety policies and procedures to contribute to a safe and healthy workplace. Physical demands include standing, walking, talking, hearing, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps; repetitive motions; and occasionally stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Skills and qualifications include passion for providing world-class customer service, a friendly and outgoing communication style, proficiency with computer systems, adaptability, availability to work varied hours, and a genuine passion for the outdoors. L.L.Bean uses a market-based compensation approach. The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $16.40. Individual compensation may vary based on factors such as a candidate's experience, qualifications, education, geographic location, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.