This is a seasonal, temporary position with potential for part-time or full-time employment following the 2024 holiday season.

About Away

We believe travel makes us better. Founded in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on, we now offer a range of luggage and travel essentials for every journey. Together we create, innovate, and embark on this journey as a community of travelers, helping to make travel more seamless for everyone.

Join The Crew

We are hiring a Part-Time Seasonal Sales Associate to join our Chicago, Gold Coast team. 

Our Retail team creates a transformative experience for each and every customer that visits one of our seventeen stores. We build connections with our customers through product education, world-class-service standards, and operational excellence. We pride ourselves in owning the offline touch point for our brand, and use it as an opportunity to foster a stronger bond with loyal Away fans.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a widely celebrated brand that is looking to continue to innovate and iterate. We’re looking for candidates that are excited to provide best-in-class support to all of our customers from their arrival, and until their departure. 

What you’ll do as a Seasonal Sales Associate

• You’ll provide exceptional customer service to every person, every time

• You’ll deliver a memorable experience to each and every customer in a way that is uniquely Away

• You’ll represent our brand and our core values

• You’ll maintain the highest level of product knowledge and expertise; and help customers navigate through the shopping, product, and sales journey

• You’ll maintain the integrity of the space and uphold our visual standards

• You’ll work in-store programs and events as needed

• You’ll assist with any necessary processes and operations to keep the store alive and thriving

Who you are

• You’re an excellent communicator with a passion for people

• You’re comfortable working with all types of personalities

• You maintain cool under pressure

• You’re an effective and expedient problem-solver with a keen attention to detail

• You’re creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand

Who We Are

• We’re travelers. Travel is about the journey - the transformative experiences and the growth each trip offers. All employees are encouraged to take time to get away through our variety of time away from work offerings.

• We’re driven. The work we do matters and collectively drives impact. No matter the job title, everyone at Away is a meaningful contributor in unlocking our ever growing potential.

• We’re supportive. We value the entirety of your life's journey, not just the milestones. You'll find an environment that celebrates balance, understanding that your personal passions and commitments outside of work, are threads of the same fabric that makes you unique.

What We Offer

• Pay: $18.00 hourly

EEOC Statement: 

Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability. 

Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].