Sales Lead
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This position offers decent value, primarily due to opportunities for career progression within a reputable retail environment, but has lower pay relative to industry standards for similar roles.
- Opportunities for growth in a reputable retail brand
- Engage with a diverse customer base
- Involves flexible working hours including evenings and weekends
- Compensation may be lower relative to industry benchmarks
Pros
- Engagement with customers in the retail industry
- Potential for career progression and skill development
- Supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment
Cons
- Retail hours may limit work-life balance
- Pay may not be competitive compared to other sales roles
- Limited scope for innovation with set operational protocols
Who it's for
Entry to Mid Level • In-store
Good fit
- Entry-level sales associates with retail experience
- Individuals passionate about fashion and customer engagement
- Team players aiming for career growth in retail
Not recommended for
- Candidates preferring a strict 9-5 office routine
- Individuals with no previous retail context
- Those not willing to work weekends or holidays
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Sales Lead
Support store team to deliver personalized customer shopping experiences
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia, United StatesAbout The Role
Sales Lead
LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style. Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.
About the Role
As a Sales Lead, you're a key team member who supports and role models excellent customer experiences. Your focus is on delivering personalized customer experiences and providing guidance and support to associates. You have a direct impact on both the customer experience and the associate experience. You'll collaborate with the Store Manager to become an expert on store functions, so you are ready to step in as manager when needed.
The Impact You Can Have
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Be a representative of the brand and model personalized customer experience behaviors.
- Assist store leaders with onboarding and developing an effective, highly engaged team.
- Support an inclusive store environment for associates where everyone feels welcome and engaged.
- Uphold the highest visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on the customer.
- Use tools to drive a customer-focused team environment and profitable business.
- Provide in-the-moment feedback and coaching so each associate can bring their best to customer interactions.
- Build productive relationships by sharing ideas and supporting the team.
- Use technology to stay informed on company priorities and promotions and provide customers with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience by utilizing available tools.
- Seamlessly step into the role of manager when needed.
You'll Bring to the Role
- 6-months of retail sales experience (preferred)
- Management experience (preferred)
- Technology proficient and ability to operate a point-of-sale system
- Enjoys communicating and coaching
- Flexible availability – including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Takes initiative in making thoughtful decisions
- Ability to organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments to stay on top of deadlines
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Merchandise discounts plus eligibility for discounts at our sister brands
- Professional development and opportunities for advancement across our brands
- Community impact through our philanthropic partnerships
Availability of these benefits is based on employment type, role, and certain eligibility requirements. Job offers will consider factors such as your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.
Location: Store 1849-Boonsboro Shopping Center-ANN-Lynchburg, VA 24503
Position Type: Regular/Part time
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected.
