Top Retailers Hiring for the Holidays Offering Employee Discounts

Looking for a retail job this holiday season? Whether it’s a part-time side gig for extra cash so you can make your family’s holiday season brighter, or because you’re in need of a full-time primary income source, seasonal jobs are a great way to get your foot in the door.

Benefits aren’t at the top of the list of musts when people are looking for holiday jobs, but an employee discount can really come in handy during the holiday shopping season. Here are some retail companies who offer employee discounts that could make your Christmas a little merrier and brighter.

Department stores

Finding a seasonal retail job at a department store that offers an employee discount is a great way to save a bundle on your holiday shopping. You can find gifts for everyone on your list since these stores tend to carry a wide variety of products.

Macy’s

Ahh, Macy’s. A Christmas classic. This iconic department store has locations nationwide. They offer a 20% employee discount on most merchandise not only at Macy’s, but also at Bloomingdale’s, plus their outlets and websites, as well. It’s the perfect place to work if you enjoy the cozy trappings of an old-fashioned holiday retail experience and cheap presents for the fam.

Kohl’s

Another popular department store giant, Kohl’s offers seasonal employees a great discount, too. Since Kohl’s is a popular destination for penny-pinching Millennials who love saving more than they spend (Can you say Kohl’s Cash? Cha-ching!), those additional savings would just be the icing on the cake. The discount works for Kohl’s employee’s spouses, too.

JCPenney

Lovingly referred to as Penney’s by almost the entirety of the Midwestern United States, seasonal employees here can score a sweet discount up to 25%. Services offered in stores typically qualify for a 20% discount. If you’re freaking great at your job, you could even earn a spot as an “All Star Performer”, which will net you a 30% discount. Bad news though, folks. The discount doesn’t apply at Sephora counters inside JC Penney stores.

Nordstrom

Looking for a slightly more high-falutin’ seasonal retail job? Nordstrom hires tons of seasonal employees every year around the holidays. Regularly scheduled Nordstrom employees can score a 20% discount, with high performing employees and managers getting their sweet, sweet discount bumped up to a very specific 33%.

Sporting goods stores

Is your family really into the outdoors or team sports? Or maybe you just look really fantastic in hiking gear? A seasonal gig at a sporting goods store might be just the ticket to scoring an employee discount you’ll really appreciate.

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Employees at this popular sporting goods store get a 25% discount on clothes, shoes and some other merchandise. Looking to pick up an exercise bike so you can fulfill your New Year’s resolution? You can get 10% off hard goods like exercise equipment and sporting goods.

Under Armour

Under Armour reportedly used to offer employees a whopping 50% discount, which is darn near unheard of. Now, current employees report that the discount is more like 30%. That’s still nothing to shake a stick at. If you or your loved ones really dig Under Armour clothing or other gear, a retail job here might be a great way to save a bundle this holiday season.

Columbia Sportswear

This rough-and-tumble sportswear company not only offers you an employee discount; team members can also offer this benefit to 30 of their closest friends. Reported discounts range from 50% to 10%, with 30% being the amount listed for the friends and family discount.

Apparel

If the people you shop for are really into clothes or shoes, you might consider a job at one of the following apparel stores to cash in on their employee discount programs.

Famous Footwear

If you’re super into shoes, Famous Footwear might be an ideal place for you to pick up a part-time job for the holidays. They offer sales associates a 30% discount. The higher up the food chain you move, the higher your discount gets, with managers receiving 40%-50% off those killer boots and sweet sneakers.

Boot Barn

Boot Barn is a great seasonal gig for anyone who is into Western wear. According to Boot Barn employees on Glassdoor, associates receive a 40% discount on all regularly priced items. They have a huge seasonal hiring push going, so your chances are good if you’re qualified.

The Gap

This super iconic brand has plenty of seasonal associate positions open and they have an incredible employee discount program. Associates get 50% off items at not only just The Gap, but also at Old Navy and Banana Republic. They also get 30% off at their brand outlets and 25% off at Athleta. Those are some huge potential savings!

Other stores with employee discounts for seasonal workers

Target

Do you love online shopping? A job at Target as the seasonal help will net you a 10% discount online and in stores, meaning that you don’t even have to go to the store in your off hours in order to use your discount. Plus, it’s Target, y’all. Who doesn’t love Target? You’ll have a Starbucks inside your workplace.

PetSmart

If you prefer pets over people when it comes to gift buying, we’ve got just the seasonal gig for you. PetSmart gives employees 15% off merchandise and services. Want to give your pooch a pedicure for Christmas? Boom. 15% off. Does your guinea pig need a new sweater to keep him warm on crisp winter nights? No problem. 15% off that, too.

Kirklands

Kirklands is a home decorator’s paradise, with great deals on trendy décor and other items for the home. If you get a seasonal job there, you can expect to receive a 20% discount on merchandise at the store. This is a perfect gig for people who can’t get enough picture frames.

Ulta

If you’re a beauty enthusiast, you’ll be glad to hear that you can get a 20% employee discount on all items at Ulta. Even better than that? You can get a 50% discount on services offered by the trendy beauty chain. Make sure you’re prepared to wear plenty of makeup to work as this company likes customers to see their product’s potential written all over the faces of their employees.

Best Buy

Best Buy offers an employee discount, but you might have to stick around a few months to get it. It could really pay off, though. They offer employees items at wholesale cost plus 10%. That could mean huge savings if you’ve got some electronic items you’ve been jonesing for.

Whole Foods

Just imagine! You could save a fortune on all your holiday goodies this season with a discount at Whole Foods. This healthy grocery store offers employees and their partners a 20% discount on qualifying products. If you stick with Whole Foods beyond the holidays, that discount could even increase to 30% if you meet certain criteria.

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