Customer Relations Outfitter

Bass Pro Shops; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Retirement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops in Bolingbrook, IL is hiring a Customer Relations Associate to greet customers, answer questions, and guide shopping choices. You will handle merchandise returns, process refunds or exchanges, and help maintain a welcoming store environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring firearm safety protocols, promoting club memberships and in-store pickup, and staying informed about sales and promotions while delivering excellent customer service every time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate a computerized POS system.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide prompt, friendly service.
• Handle merchandise returns, completing refund/exchange paperwork.
• Ensure store safety and secure firearms with trigger locks.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and information.
• Maintain tidy work area and stay aware of promotions.

Skills

Customer Service

Greeting Customers

Cash Handling / POS

Returns and Exchanges

Product Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Customer Relations Associate performs various Customer Service activities, to include greeting and acknowledging all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling merchandise with care, providing information and direction to customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Secures all firearms brought into the store with trigger locks.
• Checks in all Vendor representatives, completing the necessary visitor log information and controlling the visitor badges.
• Supports a strong commitment to world class customer service and ensures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers.
• Greets all customers as they enter the store in a friendly and outgoing manner.
• Handles customer’s merchandise returns; complete refund / exchange paperwork.
• Sorts returns by category and return to proper area.
• Sells appropriate Hunting and Fishing Licenses.
• Handles and administers all incentive and reward programs.
• Remains product knowledgeable.
• Remains aware of advertised sales.
• 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 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 diploma 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
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information
• Constantly repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.
• Occasionally work in low or high temperatures
• Occasionally work in noisy environments
• Light work that includes constantly lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds, occasionally move and lift objects up to 100 pounds or more (utilizing a team lift as needed)

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 - $17.75

Full Time Benefits Summary

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

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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