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Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world's most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler, Lee and Helly Hansen. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

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ABOUT US:

Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to develop professional-grade apparel that helps people stay and feel alive. Through insights drawn from living and working in the world's harshest environments, the company has a long legacy of delivering first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics over 140 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s, the first technical base layers in the 1970s, and the award winning and patented H2Flow, temperature regulating system. Recently, Helly Hansen won the coveted Outside Magazine "Gear of the Year" award for the Odin Infinity Insulated Jacket, which features proprietary technologies including Lifaloft, insulation and Lifa Infinity Pro, a waterproof breathable construction made without chemical treatments, providing long-lasting durable water resistance (DWR) without a coating, continuing our innovation.
Helly Hansen is a leader in both technical sailing and performance ski apparel. Its ski uniforms are tested and trusted by over 55,000 professionals, as well as Olympians, National Teams, and over 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations around the world. Helly Hansen's outerwear, base layers, sportswear, footwear, and workwear and sold in more than 40 countries and are trusted by professionals and enthusiasts around the world.

RETAIL SEASONAL SALES ASSOCIATE, [LOCATION]:
The Role: Helly Hansen is seeking an experienced and motivated Sales Associate to join our [STORE NAME] team. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys working collaboratively, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional customer experience. This is a fun, dynamic, and supportive workplace where you'll have the opportunity to showcase your skills, grow with the brand, and help drive the success of our store. Providing nothing short of the best customer experience is our top priority.

Key Responsibilities:
Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a customer-first mindset.
Consistently achieve personal sales targets and contribute to overall store performance.
Assist customers with purchases, providing knowledgeable advice on product features and performance.
Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure the sales floor is clean, organized, and well-stocked.
Support daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures as assigned.
Accurately process transactions, handle cash, and maintain point-of-sale integrity.
Participate in product training to stay informed about current assortments and new releases.
Uphold all company policies, procedures, and loss prevention practices.
Collaborate with team members to meet store goals and create a positive work environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Retail experience, preferably in the sporting goods or outdoor apparel industry,
The ability to work evenings, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and occasionally powder days (on rarest of occasions),
Excellent verbal communication skills,
A passion for the outdoors,
The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations,
Is intrinsically motivated, a self-starter, and driven to succeed.
Experience with fundamental retail standard operating procedures.

For more information on Helly Hansen and our product offerings, visit our website at www.hellyhansen.com.

Helly Hansen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation Information:
Bonuses
Store Discounts
Other forms

Job Types: Part-time
Pay: $17-$19/hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Shift:
Part time, and/or,
8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.