At least one year of retail, customer service, or leadership experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
Passion for people and creating a fun, welcoming customer experience.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to stay positive and flexible during busy periods.
Ability to motivate others, take initiative, and contribute wherever needed.
Comfort receiving and providing feedback and helping keep the team focused on shared goals.
Flexible availability throughout the holiday season, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift and move cartons weighing up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
Support the Store Manager in delivering a fun, welcoming, and efficient customer experience during the busy holiday season.
Help lead the sales floor during peak periods, keeping the team focused on customer service and sales goals.
Drive holiday sales through customer engagement, product recommendations, and strong knowledge of Squishable products.
Support seasonal promotions, merchandising, replenishment, and maintaining an organized, well-stocked sales floor.
Help manage customer flow and resolve concerns with a positive, solution-oriented approach.
Provide day-to-day direction and support to team members and assist wherever needed during busy periods.
Support opening, closing, and keyholder responsibilities as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
At least one year of retail, customer service, or leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
Squishable is a close-knit team of designers, artists, pop-culture fanatics, and lovers of all things adorable. Together we create the cutest, cuddliest (and sometimes downright unusual) plush and lifestyle products in the world. With the millions-strong Squishable fan community cheering us on (and a lot of cupcakes, coffee, and karaoke) we make people say “awww.” Our offices are in a sunny SoHo loft in NYC and in downtown Washington, DC.
WHO ARE WE?
We are Squishable! At Squishable, products and people are at the core of why we do what we do every day. We strive to create a customer experience built on sharing our love and passion for the brand while building long-lasting relationships with our customers…turning friends into fans. As we experience rapid growth, we are seeking career-driven leaders obsessed with creating a unique, exceptional customer experience. We need great people to represent the brand where it matters most…in front of our customers. These leaders will help shape the voice and character of the Squishable store experience.
The ideal candidate is a natural-born leader who loves the store experience. They are passionate, driven, and highly organized, with a desire to bring happiness to people’s lives. They are confident, creative, bright, friendly, adaptable, and able to perform at the highest level consistently. Candidates must be well-spoken and confident interacting with people at all levels while remaining calm and organized at all times.
What does a Seasonal Squishable Retail Sales Lead do?
The Retail Sales Lead is a key member of the store leadership team, supporting the Store Manager in driving sales, developing the team, and creating an exceptional experience for every Squishable fan. Responsibilities include:
Supports the Store Manager in delivering a fun, welcoming, and efficient customer experience during the busy holiday season
Helps lead the sales floor during peak periods, keeping the team focused on customer service and sales goals
Drives holiday sales through customer engagement, product recommendations, and strong knowledge of Squishable products
Supports seasonal promotions, merchandising, replenishment, and maintaining an organized, well-stocked sales floor
Helps manage customer flow and resolves concerns with a positive, solution-oriented approach
Provides day-to-day direction and support to team members and jumps in wherever needed during busy periods
Supports opening, closing, and keyholder responsibilities, as assigned
Qualifications
1+ year of retail, customer service, or leadership experience in a fast-paced environment preferred
Passion for people and creating a fun, welcoming customer experience
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to stay positive and flexible during busy periods
Team player who can motivate others, take initiative, and jump in wherever needed
Comfortable receiving and providing feedback and helping keep the team focused on shared goals
Must have flexible availability throughout the holiday season, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Able to lift and move cartons weighing up to 25 lbs.
Must be 18 years of age or older
Compensation
Pay rate is $18.00 per hour
Benefits & Perks:
A fun, welcoming workplace where creativity and personality are encouraged
Career growth opportunities (many of our seasonal team members have the opportunity to stay with Squishable in ongoing roles!)
Employee discounts (yes, even on the giant plushies)
Seasonal Duration: November 2026 through early January 2027
Availability Requirements: Seasonal team members must have flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, as these are some of our busiest times of the year.
Squishable.com, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Squishable.com, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, for sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and as otherwise required by applicable law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Squishable for assistance.
Squishable.com, Inc. prohibits retaliation against any applicant or employee for exercising rights protected under applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
Squishable.com, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law, including applicable Fair Chance laws.
Squishable closes Grapevine Mills store.
Published July 7, 2026 at 12:35 p.m. CT Updated July 7, 2026
Stuffed toy store Squishable has closed its storefront within Grapevine Mills.
Squishable sold a collection of stuffed animals or foods. The stuffed toys come in several sizes, such as mini, regular and mega, according to its website.
The New York-based company opened the Grapevine Mills location in June 2024, according to previous reporting.
* Closed in late June
* 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. 303, Grapevine
* www.squishable.com
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