Part-Time
Sales Associate
Posted on 8/17/2026
J.Jill
1,001-5,000 employees
Retailer of women's apparel and accessories
Compensation Overview
$15.15 - $17.01/hr
Littleton, CO, USA
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- Previous retail or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
- The candidate must have a passion for fashion, styling, and creating a welcoming customer experience.
- The candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must be an enthusiastic team player with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
- The candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- The candidate must be able to stand, walk, reach, bend, push and pull, maneuver around the store, hang and fold merchandise, climb ladders, operate point-of-sale registers and company mobile devices, occasionally operate a trash compactor where applicable, occasionally use a hand truck, lift and carry up to 30 pounds, and perform joint or team lifting.
- Build meaningful connections with customers by providing personalized service and styling advice.
- Assist customers in finding products, ensure a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience, and contribute to achieving sales goals.
- Develop a strong understanding of J.Jill merchandise to offer expert guidance and recommendations.
- Help maintain visual merchandising standards and execute floor sets.
- Participate in operational functions including marketing, product processing and replenishment, markdowns and promotions, store cleanliness, and backroom organization.
- Work closely with team members to create a positive and supportive work environment.
- Proactively address customer needs and concerns with a friendly and solution-oriented approach.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to help the store succeed.
- Previous retail or customer service experience.
J.Jill sells women's apparel, accessories, and footwear through both online and physical stores, with a focus on inclusive sizing that covers misses, petite, tall, and plus. Its products come in seasonal collections that are refreshed regularly to reflect current fashion trends. Customers shop through direct sales of clothing and accessories, and can use the brand’s own credit card, which offers benefits and discounts.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tilton, New Hampshire
Founded
1959
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 DTC sales rose 2.6%, showing digital demand despite weak store traffic.
- J.Jill raised its quarterly dividend 12.5% to $0.09 and kept repurchasing shares.
- The company refinanced $75 million with Manulife | Comvest, saving about $2 million annually.
What critics are saying
- Fiscal 2026 guidance still calls for sales flat to down 2% and comps down 3%.
- Tariffs add $14.5 million in 2026 costs, crushing gross margin and EBITDA.
- Pomerantz launched a May 2026 securities investigation; a lawsuit and disclosure spiral can hit confidence.
What makes J.Jill unique
- J.Jill sells size-inclusive women's apparel across misses, petite, tall, and plus.
- Its omnichannel model blends 255 stores with direct-to-consumer sales, reaching older loyal shoppers.
- Mary Ellen Coyne and Kimberly Wallengren rebuilt leadership in 2025-2026 around growth and branding.
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Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 8%2 year growth
↑ 8%J. Jill names Coach vet as chief marketing officer. Kimberly Wallengren, who also worked at American Eagle and Adidas, will focus on brand positioning, expanding customer reach and growing consumer engagement. Published May 1, 2026 By Howard Ruben Dive brief: * J. Jill appointed Kimberly Wallengren its chief marketing officer, effective April 27, according to a press release. She reports directly to the retailer's president and CEO, Mary Ellen Coyne. Wallengren is replacing Kara Howard, who was senior vice president of marketing and customer experience, and has left the company. * Wallengren most recently was Coach's vice president of marketing for North America. Prior to that, she served as head of marketing for American Eagle's AE77 sustainable premium denim brand. She also held leadership roles with Adidas and New Balance, where she led marketing campaigns. * As J. Jill's marketing chief, Wallengren will focus on brand positioning, expanding customer reach and growing consumer engagement. Dive insight: Wallengren's appointment follows other recent executive changes at J. Jill. In the past year, the retailer has brought on a new CEO, chief merchandising officer and now a chief marketing officer in Wallengren. "We're excited to welcome Kimberly to J. Jill as we focus on expanding brand awareness and growing our customer file," Coyne said in a statement. "Kimberly brings a strong track record of leading marketing strategies that have attracted new audiences and strengthened engagement with existing customers. She has a deep understanding of today's consumer and a proven ability to translate these insights into impactful campaigns and more effective ways to reach and engage customers, which will be critical as we look to our next phase of growth." J. Jill is coming off a fourth quarter where net sales dropped 3.1% year over year to $138.4 million and comparable sales fell 4.8%. For the year, net sales fell 2.3%. DTC sales in the quarter increased 2.6%, representing 53.5% of total sales. For 2026, the company is projecting net sales to be flat to down 2%, while comp sales are expected to down 1% to 3%.
J.Jill has completed refinancing its existing credit agreement with a new $75 million senior secured five-year term loan facility from Manulife | Comvest Credit Partners. The refinancing replaces the company's previous term loan from April 2023. The apparel retailer expects annual cash interest expense savings of approximately $2 million, excluding one-time accelerated debt issuance costs. CCP Agency serves as administrative agent, collateral agent and sole lead arranger for the facility. Chief Financial and Operating Officer Mark Webb said the refinancing demonstrates the company's commitment to maintaining a strong balance sheet whilst preserving operational and strategic flexibility. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius served as legal adviser on the transaction. J.Jill operates over 200 stores nationwide alongside an e-commerce platform, offering women's apparel, footwear and accessories.
J.Jill hires former Cole Haan exec as chief growth officer. Fashion retailer J.Jill has appointed former Cole Haan executive Viv Rettke to the newly created position of chief growth officer, marking a strategic addition to the retailer's leadership team. Rettke will report directly to CEO Mary Ellen Coyne as she assumes the role, designed to drive the company's growth and transformation initiatives. Designed specifically for retail professionals, NRF SmartBrief is a free, daily email newsletter. It provides the latest need-to-know news and industry information that maximizes your time, giving you an edge over your competition.
In 2006, Talbots acquired J.Jill for $517 million, aiming to merge their strengths in womenswear for women over 35. Despite initial optimism, the merger led to brand confusion and declining sales due to overestimated customer overlap. By 2009, Talbots sold J.Jill at a loss. This case highlights the risks of assuming aesthetic and operational alignment equates to consumer alignment, a mistake still relevant in today's fragmented retail environment.
J.Jill has named Courtney O'Connor as senior vice president and chief merchandising officer, effective June 30, 2025, succeeding Shelley Liebsch.