Apparel Sales Associate - Edwin Watts Golf

Worldwide Golf Shops LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Apparel Sales Associate to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will be at the forefront of providing customers with an exceptional shopping experience, embodying a culture that prioritizes customer satisfaction. You will engage with customers, assist them in product selection, and contribute to maintaining a visually appealing store environment. With a commitment to employee growth, this opportunity offers robust training and a supportive atmosphere in the thriving golf retail sector. If you are passionate about customer service and eager to learn, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) Matching

Health Benefits

Employee Discount

Golf-specific Learning Opportunities

Hands-on Training

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in retail or apparel preferred.
• Ability to stand and move around the store for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Promote a customer-first culture and provide exceptional shopping experiences.
• Assist with visual merchandising and maintain product flow to sales floor.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Sales

Product Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Edwin Watts Charlotte - Charlotte, NC Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Category: Apparel Sales Description

What We Offer:

• Our Apparel Sales Associates receive base pay plus commission!

• We offer paid vacation, 401(k) matching, and health benefits with company contribution to the HSA for full-time employees!

• There is no better time to work in the golf industry! All employees receive a strong employee discount, golf-specific learning opportunities, and hands-on training.

• Edwin Watts Golf is part of the Worldwide Golf family. Worldwide Golf has over 95 stores in 25+ states. We’ve been in business over 50 years and we are growing!

• Worldwide Golf is one of the largest golf retailers in the world, giving you more opportunities for growth and mobility.

Job Description:

The Apparel Sales Associate at Edwin Watts Golf is responsible for promoting and maintaining a store culture that is consistent with Worldwide Golf’s values, including the “Sure No Problem” philosophy. This philosophy has made Worldwide Golf what it is today. "Sure No Problem" means putting the customer first and doing whatever we can to ensure a memorable and positive customer experience.

The Apparel Sales Associate provides the customer with an exceptional shopping experience at our golf store, facilitating the shopping experience through pleasant greeting and engagement. They will also assist in the execution of all in-store visual merchandising, including signage and displays. Job responsibilities include:

• Maintain a general awareness of all golf product knowledge, terminology, merchandise, promotions, demo merchandise, and sale advertisements, while also maintaining the flexibility to work in different departments as needed.

• Maintain the flow of product to the sales floor from the store receiving areas and assist with markdown and clearance management for areas per company guidelines.

• Evaluate customers’ needs, make recommendations, and apply apparel knowledge to help the customer in the decision-making process.

• Research merchandise availability via computer database; requisitioning merchandise from stockroom and taking inventory of stock where needed.

• Maintain database and file shipping/receiving records for the department.

• Once fully trained, recognize and suggest ways to improve processes.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Ability to spend work time standing or moving about the departments within the store. Physical activities include bending, stooping, lifting (up to 15 pounds), carrying, walking, and/or reaching on a frequent basis.

• Ability to tag, hang, and sensor merchandise.

• Have a working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, inventory, internet, and order processing systems.

• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.

Qualifications Desired:

• 1+ years of experience working in the retail, apparel, or golf industry is preferred (entry-level candidates will also be considered!).

• Golf knowledge/background is a plus but not required.

This is a full-time position.