About Downeast
Founded in 1991, Downeast began as a woman's apparel company based in Utah. Our clothing is designed to flatter your shape and fit your busy lifestyle, while maintaining the great quality and affordability that you expect from us.
We operate 11 vibrant retail locations across Utah and Idaho, along with a thriving e-commerce business.

Job Description
Downeast is seeking a motivated and customer service-oriented individual to join our retail team as the Sales Lead in our Station Park Store in Farmington, UT. This position reports to the Sales Manager. Our ideal candidate must be friendly, detail-oriented, and willing to work in a customer service-oriented environment. Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and be extremely reliable.

Roles and Responsibilities
You are part of a team at Downeast dedicated to success. We are looking for an exemplary candidate who is interested in a fun and friendly work environment and dedicated to providing excellent friendly customer service, driving sales for the store, and maintaining integrity and safety in the workplace.

Essential Functions

Customer Service
Cash handling, cash drawer
Responsible for opening or closing the store
Hanging clothing
Straightening racks
Placing new items in store
Maintaining a clean, safe, secure and friendly store
Driving sales

Working Conditions

Must be able to stand entire shift
Must be able to lift 30+ lbs.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Flexible hours
Strong work ethic
Efficiency
Hard working
Well organized
Good phone etiquette and verbal skills
Customer oriented
Works well with others
Problem solver
Self-starter

Preferred Skills

Previous retail and/or customer service experience

About the company

Downeast runs a women's fashion retailer with 12 stores in Utah and Idaho and an online shop. It offers on-trend, comfortable clothing for everyday life and special occasions, sold as ready-to-wear outfits and mix-and-match pieces available on downeaststyle.com or in-store. It stands out by combining a regional store network with an easy, versatile styling approach that helps customers put together complete looks quickly. Its goal is to be the go-to destination for real-life fashion needs in its region and beyond, serving customers across stores and online.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded

1991

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Boise opening in 2026 shows continued capital deployment and market expansion.
New seasonal products like Sweater Weather keep repeat demand flowing through 2026.
Hiring activity on Boise roles signals operating momentum, not retrenchment.

What critics are saying

Boise expansion in 2026 raises execution risk across 12 stores and ecommerce.
Family control concentrates decisions in Mike and Bill Kapos, limiting leadership depth.
If ecommerce growth stalls, showroom traffic and inventory carry costs pressure margins quickly.

What makes Downeast unique

Family-owned omnichannel brand since 1991, selling furniture and apparel together.
Internal succession stayed intact in August 2026: Mike Kapos became CEO, Bill remained president.
B Corporation status and local-made merchandising support a community-oriented employer brand.

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