5717 - Seasonal Sales Help

Lids Sports Group is looking for seasonal sales help to join its Hamilton, CA location. This temporary, onsite role sits in a retail environment that blends sports gear with fashion, giving fans a chance to connect with their teams. Lids is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, with more than 1,300 stores nationwide and headquarters in Indianapolis. The company also offers in-store embroidery services, turning everyday gear into personalized statements.

In this role you’ll be one of the main faces of the store, helping customers find officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional teams and from top brands. You’ll be expected to know your products well and deliver a lively, customer-focused experience that reflects the Lids brand and celebrates team pride. It’s a hands-on position that suits someone who loves sports, fashion, and talking with shoppers in a team-driven setting.

If you enjoy engaging with people, have a friendly, helpful approach, and don’t mind a busy retail environment, this seasonal opportunity could be a good fit. The team relies on energetic, reliable associates to keep the store running smoothly and to help fans find items that match their personal style.

A day on the shop floor

As a seasonal sales teammate, you’ll guide customers toward hats and related gear, explain features, and help them select items that reflect their individual style and team allegiance. You’ll also contribute to the store’s presentation by following current visual guidelines, keeping merchandise neatly displayed, and ensuring the space feels inviting and organized for shoppers and teammates alike.

Stock control will be part of your tasks too. You’ll participate in processing shipments, resetting merchandise, and assisting with accurate product counts so shelves stay full and prices and promotions are clearly reflected. You’ll carry yourself with a professional appearance that aligns with the company dress code and maintain the energy that makes shopping at Lids enjoyable for customers.

What you’ll bring to the team

Must-have requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• Access to employee discounts and related perks.
• Opportunities for career development and formal training programs.
• A collaborative, team-focused work environment.
• Early wage access options to provide added financial flexibility.

Perks, pay and practical details

The role includes employee discounts and perks, opportunities for career development and training, and a collaborative work environment. It also features early wage access options to give you added financial flexibility. The position reports to the Store Manager.

Physical demands include the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, climb a ladder and perform overhead work, and stand and walk frequently during shifts. You’ll need to hear and communicate verbally with customers and colleagues, visually observe the store and read information, and operate a computer and mobile point-of-sale system or related software. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions; for inquiries about accommodations, contact [email protected]. Legal authorization to work in the applicable country is a condition of employment, and current or future visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

For applicants with accessibility needs, Lids provides a dedicated path to accommodation through the HR team and their accessibility contact channel.

Report to: Store Manager

Tips to land the role

Your resume should lead with concrete examples of how you helped drive customer service and contributed to hitting or surpassing goals in a retail setting. If you’ve boosted sales or improved the customer experience, mention the impact upfront so recruiters can see your value quickly.

During interviews, be ready to demonstrate how you communicate clearly and professionally with customers. Share a short story that shows your ability to explain product features, resolve questions, and keep a positive tone when helping shoppers choose items that suit their style and team loyalty.

Prepare to discuss hands-on inventory tasks you’ve handled, such as processing shipments, restocking, and aligning displays with visual guidelines. Explain how you’ve kept inventory accurate and helped maintain appealing, easy-to-shop shelves.

End with a strong question that shows you’ve thought about the role and the season. For example: could you explain how the store uses early wage access during peak periods, and what training or onboarding looks like for seasonal staff?