Retail Sales Associate (Part-time) - Chicago, IL

Portland Leather Goods is a group of amazingly unique individuals all working together in the fastest growing, most beloved leather bag company in the country! We love people, and people love, love, LOVE our bags! We are CUSTOMER OBSESSED! We strive to provide a customer journey that is determined by each individual customer’s needs. Our shared values of integrity, empowerment, trust, versatility, respect, and empathy define who we are and are required in every customer and team interaction.

We have a huge following and the most amazing customers who will be thrilled to see you when they walk through the door. You’ll be responsible for assisting customers, making sure the space is clean, stocked, and organized, and having fun while bringing a smile to people’s faces!

This job is for social people who love the smell of leather, organizing beautiful products, and helping people. Our ideal applicant will have some weekend availability and will be working at our location in Chicago, Illinois.  If this sounds like the perfect job for you, tell us why in your cover letter. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Greet customers in a friendly, authentic, timely manner
• Create lasting relationships and fun memories with our customers
• Comprehensive understanding and upkeep with the store products
• Ensure the store is neat, organized, and well stocked for our customers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of proper payment procedures
• Provide a safe working and shopping environment by following all safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher
• Must be available to work weekends
• Customer service/retail experience required
• A team player is a must!
• Familiarity with POS systems and the ability to learn new systems; Shopify experience is a plus!
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Ability to move merchandise with appropriate equipment to and from backroom and sales floor
• Ability to place and arrange items on all shelves and racks
• Ability to climb and descend ladders while carrying merchandise
• Ability to lift 30 pounds or more with assistance
• Ability to be on your feet for a minimum of 8 hours per shift and to continuously move around all areas of the store
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, or balance for a duration of time
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, reports, and information on computer/register screens as well as input information into computer
• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their position, absent undue hardship.

What we can offer you!

• Paid time off - We want you to take time to rest, recharge, and show up at your best
• 401k with company match - We match up to 4% to help you build your financial future
• Employee discount - Exclusive savings on our products
• Career Growth Opportunities - A dynamic role with room to learn, grow, and advance your career

About Portland Leather

We have come a long way since the garage days! Portland Leather Goods was established in early 2016 by our founder Curtis Matsko. Before Portland Leather Goods, you couldn’t find a simply designed, affordable bag made from high quality full–grain leather. Even if the aesthetic and the price were right, the leather felt and looked cheap, or worse, it wasn’t even real leather! In order to get a beautiful full grain leather bag, you had to spend a fortune. We’re proud to make a leather bag with classic appeal at a price everyone can feel good about.

At Portland Leather Goods, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.

This position requires the employee to reside in the same state as the assigned retail store location due to operational and compliance requirements.

Portland Leather Goods participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

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Check us out at www.portlandleathergoods.com and on Instagram @Portlandleather