8508 - Seasonal Sales Help

Lids Sports Group is looking for a Seasonal Sales Help to join its Clinton, Connecticut store for a temporary, onsite stint. Lids is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, running more than 1,300 stores nationwide and building fan-focused retail experiences. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis and emphasizes a mix of sports, fashion, and culture, including in-store embroidery that makes gear feel personal.

In this role you’ll be the friendly face helping customers select hats and sportswear that reflect their teams and personal style. It’s a good match for someone who enjoys sports culture, wants to work with a team, and is comfortable in a fast-moving retail environment during peak seasons.

On the floor, the emphasis is on driving revenue through attentive customer service while keeping the store looking ready for shoppers. You’ll help customers find items that meet their needs, aim to meet or exceed individual goals, and contribute to a clean, well-presented storefront that follows current visual guidelines and signage standards.

Behind the scenes, you’ll help manage stock by handling shipments and resetting merchandise, support accurate product counts, and follow Lids’ policies and procedures. The role blends interaction with guests with the ongoing task of keeping inventory and displays up to date, all while maintaining a professional appearance as dictated by the store’s dress code.

• Strong interpersonal skills paired with the ability to speak clearly and professionally with customers

The posting does not list additional preferred qualifications beyond the core communication skills.

The role is a temporary, onsite position in Clinton, CT with a base pay of $34,000 per year. A Pay Transparency Statement notes that the base pay shown is the starting point for consideration and may vary by geographic region, job-related knowledge, scheduled hours, and experience.

• Employee discounts and perks
• Career development opportunities and professional training programs
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Early Wage Access options to provide added financial flexibility

The job requires being able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb a ladder occasionally, and stand and walk for long periods on shift. It also calls for frequent hearing and verbal communication with customers and staff, reading store information, and using a computer and mobile point-of-sale software. Reasonable accommodations can be provided; for accessibility questions, contact [email protected].

Reports to the Store Manager. The employment is seasonal and onsite, and the listing notes that candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, with no visa sponsorship available now or in the future. The company is an equal opportunity employer, inviting applicants without regard to protected characteristics or status to apply. Personal information collected during the process may be used for recruitment purposes and background checks may occur after a conditional offer.

Lead your resume with a clear record of customer-service or retail experience, especially where you helped customers choose items and contributed to store goals. Put a concise example at the top that shows you improved a metric or helped a guest leave satisfied, tying it to a measurable result where you can.

When you describe your must-have skills, give a concrete instance of how you communicate with customers in a professional, friendly way. A short story using the STAR method, situation, task, action, result, works well to demonstrate how you handle questions, explain product details, and maintain a positive store presence.

For interviews, expect to talk about handling stock, shipments, and resets, along with keeping yourself presentable and ready to help during busy times. Have a quick example ready of how you managed inventory or supported a teammate during a rush, and be ready to describe how you stay organized when multiple tasks demand your attention.

Ask a smart question to close: how does this Clinton store define success for seasonal helpers, and what does a strong first 60 days look like for someone in this role?