Portland Sales Associate

FLYN — Portland Store Sales & Brand Associate
Location: Portland, Maine
Position: Part-Time
Hours: Approximately 10-20 hours per week
About FLYN
FLYN is an artist-led brand built around original artwork, colorful objects, hats, prints, and an ever-changing
collection of things that make people stop, look, smile, and want to know more.
We're not a traditional retail store. The store is an extension of the artist's work—and the people who work
here are an important part of bringing that experience to life.
We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys people, has a strong sense of style and curiosity, and
understands that great retail isn't about simply ringing up a purchase. It's about creating an experience that
makes someone want to come back.
The Role
We're looking for a warm, energetic, confident Sales & Brand Associate to join our Portland team.
The right person is someone who can walk into a store, immediately notice what's interesting, talk
comfortably with strangers, and make people feel welcome.
You should enjoy selling—but not in a pushy way. You should be curious about what people are looking for
and able to recognize when a customer has fallen in love with something.
Most importantly, you should be excited to represent an independent artist and a brand that doesn't look or
feel like everyone else.
What You'll Do
Welcome customers and create a genuinely inviting store experience
Engage customers in conversation and discover what brings them in
Learn the FLYN story and confidently share it with customers
Actively sell and close sales, rather than simply waiting for customers to ask for help
Help customers find the right hat, print, object, or gift
Suggest additional products when they make sense for the customer
Create memorable interactions that make people want to return
Maintain the visual presentation of the store and merchandise
Keep the shop organized, clean, colorful, and looking its best
Handle opening/closing responsibilities and daily store operations
Process sales and payments accurately
Help with merchandising, displays, inventory, and receiving
 

Represent FLYN professionally both in the store and within the Portland community
Who You Are
You might be a great fit if you are:
Naturally outgoing and comfortable talking to people you don't know
A strong salesperson who actually enjoys selling
Friendly without being overly scripted or "salesy"
Curious, observant, and creative
Interested in art, design, fashion, music, culture, or independent brands
Someone with great personal style and an eye for visual presentation
Reliable and responsible
Comfortable working independently
Energetic and positive
Someone who notices when something needs to be done and does it without being asked
Retail experience is helpful, but personality, confidence, and a natural ability to connect with people
are more important.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role isn't simply keeping the store open.
It's when someone walks through the door because something caught their eye, has a great interaction
with you, discovers something they didn't expect to find, and leaves with something they love.
We want someone who understands that the goal is to turn curiosity into connection—and connection
into a sale.
Why FLYN?
You'll be working directly with an independent artist and a small team where your ideas and personality
actually matter.
This is an opportunity to be part of a growing creative business—not just another retail job.
If you're someone who loves people, loves interesting things, and gets excited about making a store feel
alive, we'd love to meet you.
To Apply
Please send us a resume and a short note telling us why you think you'd be a good fit for FLYN.
We'd much rather hear your personality in your own words than receive a perfectly polished cover letter.