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# Seasonal Sales Associate, Noho at Away

- **Company:** Away
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $20/hr
- **Employment:** temporary
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/away/5fd07648-ea65-4eb3-bf1a-b66951463e8a

## Job description

This is a seasonal, temporary position with potential for employment following the 2026 holiday season.

## About Away

We believe travel makes us better. Launched 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 Part-Time Seasonal Sales Associates to join our Noho team. Our Retail team creates a transformative experience for each and every customer that visits any 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 Away community. 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. Part-time employees must be available to work at least 16 hours per week, including availability on at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) per week. All employees are expected to adhere to Away’s Blackout Period expectations. Should you need a scheduling accommodation, please let your interviewer know.

What you’ll do as a Seasonal Sales Associate

- You’ll embody our brand standards and core values by consistently delivering best-in-class, exceptional customer service to every person, every time
- You’ll create a personalized and memorable experience for each and every customer, expanding on love of travel to further drive community and connection
- You’ll pursue the highest level of product knowledge and expertise, guiding our customers through the shopping, product and sales journey
- You’ll maintain the integrity of the space and uphold our visual standards
- You’ll support in-store programs and events, as needed
- You’ll assist with any necessary processes and procedures to ensure optimal store operations

## Who you are

- You’re an excellent communicator, collaborator, and teammate with a passion for people
- You’re reliable, effective, and contribute to the overall business success
- You’re resourceful, solution oriented, and adaptable
- Ability to pull, push, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds throughout the duration of a work shift
- Ability to stand/be on feet for extended periods of time throughout the duration of a work shift
- Ability to bend, squat, twist, and reach as needed throughout the duration of a work shift

Excited to join the team, but not sure you meet all of the qualifications? Please apply, we’d still love to hear from you.

## 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: $20.00 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 talent@awaytravel.com.

## About Away

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Away is a direct-to-consumer premium luggage and travel accessories brand that designs and sells suitcases, bags, and travel essentials to inspire people to travel more.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Jen Rubio and Steph Korey

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Retail (Luggage & Travel Accessories)
- **Target customers**: B2C (Modern travelers, primarily direct-to-consumer online, with a growing brick-and-mortar presence)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To create a more open world by making travel easier."

## Products & Services
- **The Carry-On**: A signature polycarbonate hard-shell carry-on suitcase, the company's flagship product, known for its integrated USB charger and sleek design.
- **Checked Luggage** (The Bigger Carry-On, Medium, Large, and The Everywhere Bag): A range of larger suitcases and duffel bags for longer trips.
- **Travel Accessories**: A curated collection of items including packing cubes, toiletry bags, travel pillows, luggage tags, and other travel essentials.
- **Personalization**: Customers can customize their luggage with monograms, text, or initials.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $1.4 billion (as of May 2026, per Tracxn)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $300 million (as of May 2026, per LinkedIn) with $216 million in total funding raised.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Forerunner Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Wellington Management, and others.
- **Growth Signals**: The company has 244 employees (+1.6% YoY) and operates in 17 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and China. It has 17 retail stores across the US, UK, and Canada, signaling a successful omnichannel expansion from its DTC roots. Active job postings have grown 300% year-over-year, indicating a hiring push.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand & Design**: A strong, modern brand identity that resonates with millennial and Gen Z travelers, often compared to Warby Parker for its DTC disruption of a legacy industry (luggage).
- **Direct-to-Consumer Model**: Bypassing traditional retail markups allows for competitive pricing and a high-quality product, while building a direct relationship with customers.
- **Product Innovation**: Known for integrating thoughtful features (e.g., built-in USB chargers, TSA-approved locks, 360-degree spinner wheels) and a minimalist, aesthetically pleasing design.
- **Omnichannel Presence**: A successful mix of a strong online store and physical retail locations, providing customers with both convenience and a tactile shopping experience.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global Expansion**: Expanding its physical retail footprint and shipping to over 35 countries to capture more of the international travel market.
- **Product Line Extension**: Continuously adding new travel accessories and potentially expanding into adjacent travel categories (e.g., apparel, tech accessories) to increase customer lifetime value.
- **Sustainability & Impact**: The company has a stated focus on "doing good as you do well," with initiatives like paid volunteer time (8 hours/year/employee) and a growing emphasis on sustainable materials and practices.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: The company emphasizes a culture of "own it," "be the customer," "make great new things," and "do good as you do well," fostering a sense of ownership and accountability among employees.
- **Hybrid Work Model**: The company operates with a hybrid workspace; employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work, with typical on-site time being flexible.
- **Benefits & Perks**: Offers health insurance, paid time off (vacation and wellness), equity options for all employees, and product stipends (e.g., discounts on luggage, travel giveaways).
- **Inclusion & Impact**: Actively promotes diversity and inclusion through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and a stated commitment to building teams that reflect their global customer base. Employees also receive 8 hours of paid time off to volunteer annually.
- **Growth Trajectory**: With a 300% year-over-year increase in job postings and a valuation of $1.4B, the company is in a growth phase, offering opportunities for career advancement.

## Sources
1. [Away Careers Page](https://www.awaytravel.com/pages/careers)
2. [Away LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/away)
3. [Built In - Away Company Profile](https://builtin.com/company/away)
4. [Tracxn - Away Company Profile](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/away/__VG6zOmDe9QgOFvA8vEyMg72cajOnnksNwkp9jqk4sAM)
5. [Away Official Website](https://www.awaytravel.com/)

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