Apparel Sales Associate

Bass Pro Outdoor World; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on retail products

Dental

Vision

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Sales Outfitter to greet customers, demonstrate products, and help with buying decisions. You will handle merchandise with care and provide information and directions.

The role emphasizes world-class customer service, product knowledge training, pricing accuracy, seasonal floor moves, restocking, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked workspace. The position is part-time with benefits including retail discounts, health benefits, and a 401k.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to operate POS and handle money accurately.
• Ability to work in a retail environment and stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in a prompt, friendly manner.
• Demonstrate products and answer questions.
• Replenish shelves and maintain pricing/signage.
• Follow company policies and participate in seasonal merchandising.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

POS system

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) system

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sales Outfitter performs various Selling / Customer Service activities, to include greeting and acknowledging all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling merchandise with care, providing information, assistance, and direction to customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports a strong commitment to world class customer service and ensures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers.
• Demonstrates product to customers.
• Replenishes product on shelves as required per Merchandising guidelines.
• Remains Product "expert" through ongoing product knowledge training.
• Remains knowledgeable of advertised sales; maintains pricing and signing.
• Assists with "Seasonal" floor merchandise moves.
• Restocks merchandise as required.
• Keeps work area clean, neat and well stocked with supplies.
• Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.
• Provides a legendary experience for every customer, every time by assisting customers in making buying decisions by: identifying and evaluating customers' needs, making product recommendations based off of this analysis, promoting programs including, but not limited to CLUB Membership, VOC and In-Store Pick-up.

ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Degree Required: High School education or equivalent experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts and make change to customers
• Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner to our customers and other associates
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Management, coworkers and customers
• Ability to operate computerized Point of Sale register system

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constantly stand and/or walk during shift
• Occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information
• Occasionally repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Occasionally operate machinery and/or power tools
• Occasionally operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds constantly, may occasionally move and lift objects up to 100 pounds or more (utilizing a team lift as needed)
• Occasionally work in tight and confined spaces
• Occasionally work in noisy environments

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT :

Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.

Starting Pay Rate: $15.00 - $16.75

Part Time Benefits Summary:

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

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