6126 - Seasonal Sales Help

Lids Sports Group is hiring for a Seasonal Sales Help position at its Providence, Rhode Island location. This on-site, temporary role is aimed at someone who loves sports, fashion, and helping fans express their team pride. Lids operates more than 1,300 stores across North America and is headquartered in Indianapolis, where it also runs in-store embroidery and licensed headwear and apparel from major brands like Champion, Nike, New Era, Lululemon Athletica and Mitchell & Ness. If you enjoy fast-paced retail and creating memorable moments for customers, this could be a good match for you.

Seasonal sales team members are the heartbeat of the Lids brand, bringing energy to every customer interaction, helping fans pick items that reflect their personal style and team loyalty, and keeping the floor looking sharp. You’ll be expected to present a polished look in line with the dress code, stay informed about products and services, and contribute to a smooth flow of transactions, including the embroidery options that let customers customize gear.

On any given shift you’ll balance customer care with floor upkeep and store operations to deliver an exceptional Lids experience. The role centers on driving revenue through attentive service, while also supporting the store’s visual standards and cleanliness. You’ll help process shipments, reset merchandise, and participate in counts to ensure accurate inventory. You’ll work under the Store Manager and be part of a team that prides itself on being friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful to fans.

The essentials you’ll bring

• Clear, professional verbal communication with customers and teammates.

Nice-to-haves

Pay, perks and practical details

The base pay for this seasonal role is listed in the range of 33,000.00 USD (yearly) to 34,000.00 USD (yearly). The position is onsite in Providence, Rhode Island and is temporary. Lids notes a Pay Transparency Statement stating that the hourly range for this position represents base pay only and that 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, among other factors. In addition to pay, the company offers employee discounts and perks, opportunities for career development and professional training programs, a collaborative and team-oriented work environment, and Early Wage Access options to provide added financial flexibility.

Employment for this role requires being legally authorized to work in the United States, and current or future sponsorship for employment-based visas is not available. The role may involve physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing a ladder and working with hands overhead, and standing and walking for extended periods. It also requires frequent reading of store information, operating a computer and mobile Point-of-Sale system, and communicating with customers and staff.

The job reports to the Store Manager. Lids is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For accessibility questions related to applying, applicants can email [email protected] for assistance. In connection with your application, the company collects information that identifies you and uses it for HR and recruiting purposes, including background checks where permitted by law. If there are any special accommodations needed, HR can help navigate the process.

Tips for making your case

Lead your resume with a line that shows you excel at customer service and helping shoppers find items that reflect their style and team pride, especially in a retail setting focused on licensed products and customization.

When you describe your background, give a concrete example of how you communicated clearly with a customer or teammate to resolve a question or issue, tying it back to your interpersonal strengths.

Be ready to talk through times you contributed to store operations, such as processing shipments, restocking or counting inventory, and how you stayed organized during busy periods.

If you get a chance to ask a question, inquire about how performance is measured for seasonal staff, how the embroidery service is integrated into daily tasks, and how the Early Wage Access benefit works in practice.