Boating Gear Sales Associate | Flexible Schedule

Stores; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

West Marine in Biloxi, MS is seeking a Sales Associate who delivers exceptional customer service, understands customer needs, and offers expert product recommendations to drive sales. You will greet customers, assist with product selection, manage pricing and displays, handle transactions, and support BOPIS/ship-from-store.

The role requires strong communication, sales experience, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous boating and/or retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome customers as they enter the store.
• Provide detailed product knowledge and suggestive selling to enhance the customer’s boating experience.
• Assist customers in selecting products and direct them to the appropriate aisle or location.
• Inform customers about available services and assist with special orders or drop ship purchases.
• Handle cash, credit, and on-account transactions accurately, including processing returns and managing the register.
• Maintain accurate pricing by auditing and tagging merchandise, ensuring proper display and signage.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving, stocking, and replenishing merchandise.
• Ensure the sales floor and aisles are neat, clean, and organized, removing any hazards or obstacles.
• Support the buy online pick up in store (BOPIS) process and assist with buy online ship from the store as needed.
• Alert management to potential security or loss prevention issues and assist in maintaining asset protection standards.
• Complete all required training and review SOPs for the position.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Sales

Customer service

Merchandise knowledge

POS systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Marine in Biloxi, MS is seeking a Sales Associate who delivers exceptional customer service, understands customer needs, and offers expert product recommendations to drive sales. You will greet customers, assist with product selection, manage pricing and displays, handle transactions, and support BOPIS/ship-from-store.

The role requires strong communication, sales experience, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.