Filson Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Naperville

🏢 Filson · 📍 Naperville, IL 💰 $34,100 - $38,000 / yr
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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Seasonal Retail Sales Associate

In 1897 C.C. Filson began outfitting prospectors headed for the Gold Rush with tools and apparel strong enough for the toughest spots on earth. More than 100 years later, Filson remains committed to providing pioneers of all fields around the world with unfailing goods made from the highest quality materials available.

Filson recognizes that it takes a world-class team to make a world-class product. As we build on the Filson legacy of American craftsmanship, we are looking for individuals who share our dedication to innovation, excellence, and superior customer service.

A Seasonal Sales Associate is responsible for supporting the Team through peak business times for a temporary predetermined amount of time. They will support the store business with personal selling achievements and the store's day-to-day operations. The Filson brand is built on a reputation of excellent product quality, performance and associate knowledge, and this position serves to provide exceptional customer service and team empowerment.

 

What you'll do:

  • Ensure consistent Filson Way Guest Experience standards are met.
  • Ensure Visual and Operational Standards are met.
  • Greeting guests, answering phones, engaging guests daily.
  • Gift Wrapping, as needed.
  • Support the team during peak holiday months, November - January
  • Achieve daily and weekly selling goals
  • Occasionally support store events (in-store or offsite) outside of store posted operating hours, if needed
  • Keeping all areas of the store clean, presentable, and stocked; perform duties related to opening and closing the store
  • Processing shipments, packing orders and other operational requirements as needed, including refilling sizes and backstock
  • Regularly and consistently abides by Time & Attendance policies and all policies and procedures included within.
  • Regularly and consistently abides by the Standards of Conduct and Ethics, and all policies and procedures included within
  • Availability to include either/and/or days, nights and weekends as needed for the business.
  • Must be available to work during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Temporary position, could end on or before the seasonal holiday pe
🎯 Candidate Preparation Guide For Filson Applicants

Key Role Competencies & Evaluation Highlights

Key Role Focus:

Evaluating deep reverence for heritage brand preservation paired with modern, scalable omnichannel retail and supply chain strategies.

📋 Preparation Priorities (Key Areas to Clarify):
  • 1. Treating the brand as a generic fast-fashion or trendy apparel label
  • 2. Lack of respect for the heritage quality standards that drive customer loyalty
  • 3. Failing to understand the complexities of premium outdoor goods supply chains
✨ Recommended Role Alignment Hook:

I protect and amplify legendary outdoor heritage brands by scaling omnichannel reach without ever compromising product integrity.

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