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Bonobos

Retail Sales Leader

Portland, OR · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

About Bonobos Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect ... Our one-on-one, appointment-based experience offers customers both an alternative and complementary ...

Express

Retail Sales Leader

Portland, OR · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

About Bonobos Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect ... Our one-on-one, appointment-based experience offers customers both an alternative and complementary ...

Bonobos

Retail Sales Leader

Portland, OR · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

About Bonobos Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect ... Our one-on-one, appointment-based experience offers customers both an alternative and complementary ...

Express & Bonobos

Retail Sales Leader

Portland, OR · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

About Bonobos Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect ... Our one-on-one, appointment-based experience offers customers both an alternative and complementary ...

Bonobos

Retail Sales Associate

Portland, OR · On-site

$16 - $18.25/hr

About Bonobos Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect ... Our one-on-one, appointment-based experience offers customers both an alternative and complementary ...

Bonobos

Retail Sales Leader

Portland, OR · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

About Bonobos Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect ... Our one-on-one, appointment-based experience offers customers both an alternative and complementary ...

Maxcess International

Customer Support Specialist

Camas, WA

$20.50 - $27.50/hr

... style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written ... alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when ...

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How much do alternative style jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for alternative style in Portland, OR is $85,544.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,400.00 and $99,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Alternative Style vs Graphic Designer?

AspectAlternative StyleGraphic Designer
CredentialsPortfolio, possibly some certifications in design softwareDegree in Graphic Design or related field, portfolio, certifications in Adobe Creative Suite
Work EnvironmentFreelance, creative agencies, advertising firmsDesign studios, marketing departments, advertising agencies
Industry UsageUsed in fashion, interior design, alternative mediaUsed across marketing, branding, advertising, publishing

Alternative Style and Graphic Designer roles often overlap in creative industries, but Alternative Style typically emphasizes unique, unconventional aesthetics, while Graphic Designers focus on visual communication and branding. Both require a strong portfolio and familiarity with design tools, but their work environments and industry applications differ.

What are common challenges faced by professionals working in alternative style roles?

Professionals in alternative style fashion often navigate the challenges of balancing creative expression with commercial viability. They may work in smaller, niche teams, requiring them to wear multiple hats such as design, marketing, and trend research. Collaboration with collaborators, such as photographers and stylists, is frequent, and professionals must stay updated on subculture trends to maintain relevance. Advancing in this field often involves building a strong personal brand and network within the alternative fashion community.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an alternative style professional?

To thrive in an Alternative Style career (such as alternative fashion styling), you need a strong sense of creativity, trend awareness, and a background in fashion design or styling. Familiarity with design software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as experience with fashion merchandising tools, is typically expected. Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to express individuality are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the creation of unique, expressive looks that resonate with niche markets and drive innovation in fashion.

What is alternative style?

Alternative Style jobs refer to careers within the fashion and beauty industry that specialize in unconventional, non-mainstream, or countercultural aesthetics. These roles often involve creating, promoting, or wearing looks that deviate from traditional fashion norms, including punk, goth, emo, vintage, or other unique styles. Professionals in this field may work as designers, stylists, models, photographers, or influencers who focus on expressing individuality and creativity through distinct visual identities. Alternative Style jobs are popular in subcultures and are often found in independent fashion labels, alternative magazines, and online communities. They offer creative freedom and the opportunity to cater to niche audiences.

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Alternative Style jobs near you
Infographic showing various Alternative Style job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,544 per year, or $41.1 per hour.

Retail Sales Leader

Bonobos

Portland, OR • On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Bonobos rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview
About PHOENIX
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.
About Bonobos
Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience. Launched online in 2007 with its signature line of chinos, Bonobos now offers a variety of styles available to order online and to try on at any one of our 50 Guideshop locations and at www.bonobos.com. Our Guideshops are in-real-life stores that deliver one-on-one service and expert fit advice. Don't think traditional retail, Bonobos is something you haven't seen before.
Guideshop Name
West End
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Bonobos is seeking a Lead Guide, otherwise known as a Retail Sales Leader, in our Guideshop.
A Lead Guide is our version of a retail sales leader who is customer-obsessed, fit-focused, incentive-driven, and a sales powerhouse. Our Lead Guides use their product knowledge to deliver an exceptional customer experience in a unique retail setting. At Bonobos, we offer a best-in-class product assortment that includes a full wardrobe of better-fitting men's clothing, for every guy, for every occasion, with clothes available to try on at our retail Guideshop locations. Our one-on-one, appointment-based experience offers customers both an alternative and complementary service to our web-based store. Don't think traditional retail; what we're building you haven't seen before.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience and maximize personal sales results
  • Coach Guides during scheduled shifts to provide an exceptional customer experience
  • Execute closing and opening Guideshop duties as assigned
  • Act as the leader and take on management responsibilities when the Guideshop Manager is not available
  • Support expense budget, payroll control and procedural compliance for Guideshop

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
  • Have 2-5 years of retail or sales experience in a leadership capacity or relevant experience
  • Consistently achieve personal and overall store sales goals
  • Able to work a flexible schedule according to the needs of the business, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Knowledge of men's fashion, fabrics, styles and fit

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS AND ABILITIES)
  • Know or want to learn as much as possible about men's fashion, fabrics, styles, and fit
  • Cultivate an environment of genuine connection where all customers and associates feel welcome, heard, and valued
  • Are enthusiastic about coaching and mentoring a team and inspired to lead by example
  • Create and ensure a cohesive work environment that inspires engagement
  • Self-motivated and confident in your ability to network and generate leads
  • Strong time management, organizational skills and skilled at written and verbal communication

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
PHOENIX offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associate's health and long-term financial security including:
  • Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
  • Merchandise discount
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental leave for new moms and dads

For part-time associates, PHOENIX is partnering with LIG Solutions to help associates obtain individual insurance coverage that best fits their needs and budget, including major medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, life Insurance and more.
Additionally, part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match.
Full-time and part-time associates may also be eligible to participate in the Bonobos Guideshop Incentive Plan.
Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, work location, education, relevant skills and experience of the candidate.
Closing
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States. PHOENIX does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.
An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

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Bonobos is (proudly) the largest born-on-the-Internet men's apparel company in the US and we're (humbly) seeking to reinvent the traditional eCommerce experience. In addition to our website, we pioneered the eCommerce showroom model with the launch of our first Guideshop location in 2011 and have since expanded to 52 locations across the country (and growing!). Our customers are fanatical about our high-quality clothes and our world-class customer service, and we're positioned to make groundbreaking advances in how customers shop.

Industry

Retail

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

2007

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