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Sales Manager (Part Time)

Carter's · Pleasant Prairie, WI · Part time

Posted Aug 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Tell me about a time you coached someone to sell more without making them pushy.

What they are checking: Whether they can build selling skills that fit Carter's warm, family-focused service style.

Tell me about a time you made a team feel welcome and included.

What they are checking: Whether they actively create the inclusive environment Carter's asks its leaders to foster.

Tell me about a time you got your team through a big event, like a holiday or major sale.

What they are checking: Their experience planning and leading through peak retail periods.

What would you do

As a part-time sales manager, you'll often run the store as the leader on duty. How do you start a shift so the team knows the plan?

What they are checking: Whether they can set clear priorities for a shift, since part-time managers often lead the floor alone.

How would you teach your team about product features and benefits, like sizing or fabric?

What they are checking: Whether they take product education seriously, as the posting asks leaders to keep educating the team.

The store is behind its sales goal halfway through the day. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they react with specific floor actions rather than just hoping traffic picks up.

An associate is often late for shifts. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they address attendance fairly and directly while following company policy.

A customer is very upset and asks for the manager. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they can de-escalate calmly and find a fair solution as the leader on duty.

How would you balance managing the team with helping customers yourself on a busy Saturday?

What they are checking: Whether they lead by example on the floor without losing sight of the bigger picture.

About the work

How do you handle opening or closing duties, including cash handling and store security?

What they are checking: Their accuracy and responsibility with key-holder duties that a part-time manager often covers.

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The full job description

As published by Carter's.

If you are a CURRENT Carter’s employee, do not apply via this external application. Search "Browse Jobs" in Workday to apply internally. Love what you do. Carter’s Careers. As a Part Time Sales Manager, you will be the first face of the brand for growing families. You’ll congratulate new parents and grandparents, the first to introduce our new baby essentials, and the first to help prep for the first day of school, and all the big and little moments in their parenting journey. We’re looking for a leader who fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, values and optimizes skills and talents, and continually educates themselves and their team on product styles, features, and benefits. What we love about Carter’s: Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop, and Little Planet brands. Carter’s is the #1 most-purchased children’s clothing brand.* We’ve become an industry leader by providing quality — from the first Original Bodysuit® to the lasting careers we offer our team. We’ve kept our close-knit culture since our founding, and we invest in our teams with training and development programs, so we all succeed together. A Carter’s career doesn’t feel like a job. It feels like connections, between customers, teams, and families. Caring, teamwork, flexibility, and growth are what make us different. What’s not to love? Benefits we love: Schedules that fit your life. Our hours of operation allow you to balance work and personal activities - whether you have class, enjoy a morning workout, or manage carpool. Benefits and perks that make life better, including mental health benefits, a 30% discount on our brands, referral bonuses, and much more! Advance You Program helps earn a GED or a bachelor’s degree tuition-free or learn English as a second language! The opportunity to learn and build skills and grow as an individual. We provide professional and personal development to help shape your career. Development programs to help you grow in your current role and beyond. Whether you’re looking to join us for a season or a long-term career, you can grow at Carter’s. What You’ll Do: Become a product and brand expert of our brands to help families navigate every moment from preemie to size 14 Welcome customers with a warm greeting and provide assistance with our product styles, features, and benefits Maintain a genuine customer focus on the sales floor Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for employees and customers Consistently model service standards and omni-channel experience while coaching others to success Lead and execute an assigned business focus area through planning and detailed follow through Perform Leader on Duty supervisor responsibilities by driving results and responding to customer concerns timely and with an appropriate resolution Utilize customer feedback to identify areas of opportunity to implement actions to drive results Build customer loyalty through Company sponsored programs, including credit Offer consistent, in the moment feedback to store team and raise performance concerns to Store Manager Recognize exceptional performance through positive reinforcement and appreciation Support store team with Asset Protection through a consistent level of customer service, safety awareness, and operational controls Qualities we’d love in a candidate: A positive and solutions-oriented mindset Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills The ability to manage multiple tasks at once Proficient computer and technology skills (Outlook, Excel, Web navigation, etc.) A variety of skills and experiences A high school diploma or GED You can: Lift 40 pounds as needed, with frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling Stand or walk for extended periods of time; climb up and down a ladder Provide availability that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled Carter’s for all: Carter's is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran). Additional information: Applications will be accepted until at least 7 days after the posting date. Carter's does not use AI to make any decision in our hiring process. NOTE: This job description is not all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description. Carter’s may reasonably alter your duties, responsibilities, job title, and location. *Source: Circana/ Consumer Tracking service, U.S. dollar share, 12 months ending September 2023. Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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