Casual Athlete Advisor: Doncaster

Amer Sports; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports equipment company in Doncaster is seeking an Athlete Advisor to enhance customer experiences by providing knowledge on sportswear and equipment. The ideal candidate will possess sales or customer service experience and a passion for tennis products. This role offers flexible part-time hours, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work within a diverse team in a global company.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Team discount

Uniform provided

Employee Assistant Program

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, retail, or customer service environment.
• Passion for tennis apparel and racquets.
• Availability through the week, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional athlete experiences.
• Handle cash and register transactions.
• Manage inventory effectively.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Sales experience

Job description

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world.We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

What You’ll Do

Wilson is expanding our business through thoughtful, elegant, technical sportswear and experiential retail stores. We are opening our third store in Australia here at Doncaster. As an Athlete Advisor, you represent Wilson to our customers and community. You create an exceptional athlete experience by educating on our performance sportswear and hardgoods. You create a welcoming and inclusive environment for play and education in your store. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver exceptional athlete experiences.
• Cash handling and register transactions.
• Inventory management.
• Replenishing salesfloor items.
• Regular floor walks to ensure store is clean – cleaning and tidying throughout the day.
• Support store projects and brand initiatives.
• Maintain up to date product education on the latest equipment and sportswear.
• Merchandise the store for ease of shopping, education, and beauty.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with your team and store leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• This role requires experience in a sales, retail, or customer service environment.
• A love of our product, particularly our tennis apparel and racquets is well regarded
• Have availability through the week (approx 15 hours) which includes evening hours and weekends
• You are passionate about delivering an exceptional consumer experience, every day.
• You have never met a stranger and love solving for the needs of every athlete who comes in your store.
• You have outstanding communication skills.
• You are driven by a high level of autonomy and excel in an entrepreneurial environment.
• You value bold ideas and pursue progress at every turn.
• You stand up with conviction for what you believe in, acting with integrity and respect in every situation.

Our Benefits

We offer an innovative, inclusive, and people-first environment with competitive benefits and perks, including:

• Kick start with Wilson uniform provided.
• A generous team discount, not only with Wilson, but other affiliated brands with Amer Sports.
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program to support your health & wellbeing.
• Continuous on the job training, development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Be part of a global business with great career pathways and opportunities across multiple brands.

Equal Opportunity

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!