7818 - Seasonal Help

Lids Sports Group is seeking seasonal sales help for on-site roles in Vaughan, CA. As the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, the company runs more than 1,300 stores and blends sports, fashion, and fan culture. It’s headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is known for in-store embroidery and collaborations that let fans express their team pride in new ways. This is a temporary, seasonal role designed for people who love sports, style, and helping fans find the right gear.

The seasonal sales position puts you on the front lines where you’ll power the customer experience. You’ll bring energy to every interaction, helping guests pick caps and related goods that reflect their personal style and team spirit, while keeping the store looking polished and aligned with visual guidelines and the dress code. You’ll also be a resource for product knowledge, making sure customers leave with items that fit their needs and style.

On site in Vaughan, you’ll join a team that values a collaborative approach and professional presentation. The role is a hands-on one, suited to someone who enjoys a fast-paced retail environment, wants to grow in customer service and sales, and appreciates employee discounts, career development opportunities, and a workplace that supports training and teamwork. Early Wage Access options provide an added flexibility for financial needs during the season.

Shaping the day-to-day in the Vaughan shop

Day-to-day work centers on driving revenue through attentive service, aiming to meet or exceed personal and store goals, while ensuring the store’s layout, signage, and cleanliness stay current with visual guidelines. Maintaining a professional appearance that aligns with the dress code is part of the job, as is keeping interactions clear, friendly, and helpful for every customer.

Inventory and merchandising are part of the rhythm as well. You’ll help protect company assets by following established policies, assist with processing shipments, reset merchandise when needed, and contribute to accurate product counts in a timely manner. Along the way, you’ll support standard procedures and other duties as assigned to keep the store running smoothly.

The essentials you’ll need to bring

Must-have: strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear and professional manner.

Nice-to-haves: no additional qualifications are listed beyond the must-have skills.

Pay, perks and practical details you should know

The role comes with 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.

Physical demands and requirements include the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, occasionally climb a ladder and work with hands overhead, and the need to stand and walk frequently on shift. You’ll also need to be able to hear and communicate with customers and colleagues, read store information, and operate a computer and mobile Point-of-Sale system. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those who need them, and inquiries can be directed to [email protected]. The role reports to the Store Manager.

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. The company is an equal opportunity employer, with a policy of hiring 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.

Advice for applicants

Lead your resume with any customer-facing retail experience and evidence that you’ve met sales goals, since the role centers on generating revenue through service. If you can, describe a time you helped a customer select items that matched their style and how you contributed to a positive in-store experience.

To prove the must-have skills, share a concrete example of clear, professional communication in a busy retail setting, how you explained product details, handled questions about fit or usage, and kept the presentation on point for customers and teammates alike.

For the interview, prepare to discuss how you handle store tasks beyond selling, like keeping the floor organized, processing shipments, and assisting with inventory, while staying aligned with company policies and standards. Think through how you’d balance customer service with these responsibilities during peak periods.

Smart question to ask: how does the team measure success for seasonal staff, and what would a typical busy period look like in Vaughan in terms of customer flow and inventory tasks?