INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY – Part-Time Retail Sales Lead

Passion for providing excellent customer service.

Proven experience in retail sales, with at least1-year related retail experience

Excellent customer service skills with a passion for exceeding customer expectations.

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and coach a team to achieve sales goals.

Proficiency in operating point-of-sale (POS) systems and other retail technology.

And here is our end of the bargain...

Competitive compensation based on skills and experience

401(k) retirement plan

Generous employee discount

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Sales Lead reports to a Store Manager and is instrumental in the achievement of business goals of sales, and service

The Sales Lead is a high performing member of the store team.

The Sales Lead is a customer centered, friendly, attentive, productive, self-starter with a passion for retail.

A day in the store looks like this:

As part of our retail team, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales and providing exceptional customer service to our customers providing an unforgettable experience—all in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment that allows you to showcase your people skills and develop operational expertise.

You will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of sales associates, ensuring the achievement of sales targets, and maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction.

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, over 50 stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.