5712 - Seasonal Sales Help

Lids Sports Group, the largest licensed sports retailer in North America with more than 1,300 stores, is looking for seasonal Sales Help to join its Toronto team. The role is temporary and onsite, a great fit for fans of sports and fashion who love helping customers and delivering a friendly, energetic shopping experience. Lids is known for officially licensed headwear and apparel, in-store embroidery, and collaborations with major brands, all aimed at giving fans a standout retail moment.

In this environment, you’ll be on the front lines, helping fans find gear that fits their personal style and team pride while keeping the shop’s displays sharp and welcoming. The company emphasizes a hands-on, customer-focused approach, so this role rewards people who enjoy fast-paced service and sharing knowledge about products and services.

You'll report to the Store Manager in Toronto, and you’ll contribute to the in-store experience that makes Lids a destination for fans shopping for standout cap and apparel collections.

On the shop floor with Lids in Toronto

As a seasonal sales teammate, you’ll be a key part of the store’s energy, guiding customers through their purchases and turning interest into action with friendly, informed help. You’ll learn the details of the products and services, including in-store embroidery, and use that knowledge to support customers in finding items that reflect their individuality and team pride. You’ll also help keep the sales floor looking its best, with attention to stock presentation and cleanliness as guidelines change with the season.

Your day-to-day will balance driving revenue with keeping operations smooth. You’ll aim to meet or exceed personal goals while upholding visual standards and ensuring the floor is easy to shop. Inventory tasks, such as processing shipments and resetting merchandise, will happen alongside assisting with general store upkeep and supporting a team environment that relies on clear communication and good organisation.

Must-haves for the role

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally

Pay, benefits and practical details

The position pays an hourly base rate, and the base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, scheduled hours, and experience.

Lids offers include employee discounts and perks, opportunities for career development and professional training, a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, and Early Wage Access options to provide added financial flexibility.

Employment requirements specify that being legally authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment for this position, and current or future employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. For inquiries related to reasonable accommodations, please contact [email protected]. If you require accessibility assistance to apply, you may email [email protected].

You’ll report to the Store Manager as part of a team that keeps the store running smoothly and communicates closely to meet daily goals.

Tips for landing this seasonal role

Lead your resume with a concise snapshot of any customer-facing retail experience and a short line about your ability to help guests with product choices and to hit personal targets. If you’ve worked in fashion or sports retail before, call out how you supported merchandising and stock movement to keep the floor ready for customers.

Back up your must-have skills with real examples from your work history. Describe times you used clear, respectful communication to help a customer, or how you kept a display aligned with guidelines during a busy shift, or how you assisted with inventory or shipments to keep the floor organized.

Be ready to discuss store maintenance and visual standards in interviews, including how you would explain in-store embroidery services to a customer and how you would balance speed with accuracy when processing shipments and resets.

Ask a thoughtful question about the season’s pace in Toronto, how success is measured for seasonal team members, and whether there are opportunities to deepen knowledge about embroidery services or other product lines.