9052 - Seasonal Sales Help
LidsLids Sports Group, the largest licensed sports retailer in North America with more than 1,300 stores, is hiring a Seasonal Sales Help for its Fairview Heights, IL location. The position is temporary and onsite, with a yearly pay between $30,000 and $34,000. Lids is headquartered in Indianapolis and is known for officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional teams, along with in-store embroidery that lets fans customize gear. The company partners with brands like Champion, Nike, New Era, Lululemon Athletica and Mitchell & Ness, and has collaborated with Marvel, Peanuts, and The Walt Disney Company to redefine fan style.
Seasonal Sales Help team members are the heartbeat of the Lids brand, delivering energy and expert service that helps fans find items reflecting their individuality and team pride. You’ll contribute to an exceptional shopping experience by keeping product presentations sharp, following the dress code, and bringing a professional, welcoming presence to every interaction with customers. The role sits onsite in Fairview Heights and reports to the Store Manager.
Beyond helping customers, you’ll support store operations by assisting with shipments, resetting merchandise, and keeping accurate inventory counts. You’ll help protect company assets and adhere to LIDS Retail policies while staying flexible to take on other duties as assigned to support the team and store goals.
What you need to succeed
The essentials include strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with customers and colleagues. A candidate who can connect with shoppers, guide them to items that fit their style and team allegiance, and use basic computer and mobile POS systems to process transactions will fit well here. You should be comfortable working as part of a team in a seasonal retail environment and be ready to adapt to changing needs while respecting current visual guidelines. In addition, you’ll be able to take advantage of the employee discounts and perks, plus opportunities for development, training, and Early Wage Access.
- Clear, professional verbal communication when helping customers and coordinating with teammates
- Ability to help customers find products that express personal style and team pride
- Comfort with basic computer and mobile point‑of‑sale systems to handle transactions and inventory tasks
- A collaborative mindset aligned with a team‑oriented, seasonal retail setting
- Appreciation for benefits like employee discounts, development programs, training, a collaborative culture, and Early Wage Access
Compensation, perks and practicality
The role carries an annual salary in the range of $30,000 to $34,000 and is based in Fairview Heights, IL. It’s a temporary position focused on revenue generation through customer service and efficient store operations, with reporting to the Store Manager. Perks include employee discounts, career development opportunities, professional training programs, a collaborative work environment, and Early Wage Access options. Legal work authorization is a condition of employment, and visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Lids is an equal opportunity employer.
Physical demands may include occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing a ladder, and standing or walking for extended periods, along with frequent listening and speaking to customers and staff. You’ll frequently use a computer and mobile POS, and you should be able to read written or digital information. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities; for accommodations, contact [email protected].
Reports To: Store Manager
Notice to Applicants: the company collects Personal Information during the application process for HR and compliance purposes, which may include your name, contact details, employment history, and education. Background checks may be conducted as permitted by law, and where required by local standards, such checks will be evaluated with relevance to the duties of the position.
Tips for applicants this season
Lead your resume with a line that shows how you contributed to sales or a team’s performance, since this role focuses on generating revenue through strong customer service.
When you describe your experience, highlight moments where you connected with customers and helped them pick products that matched their style or team loyalty, underscoring your people skills.
Be ready to discuss inventory and merchandising tasks you’ve handled, such as processing shipments, resetting displays, and following visual guidelines, and mention any experience with POS systems.
Ask a thoughtful question about how the store uses in‑store embroidery or customization to drive sales, what training is provided, or how the Early Wage Access option works in practice.