Full Time Sales Associate Lead - Boulder, CO

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.; Boulder, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401k with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Casual dress code

Job summary

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. seeks a Full Time Sales Associate Lead in Boulder, CO to maintain a high level of customer service and lead a team on the sales floor. The role emphasizes product knowledge, POS proficiency, and coordinating daily store tasks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least 6 months in retail, preferably in outdoor gear. Expect a dynamic environment, flexibility for weekends/holidays, and opportunities to contribute to buying and merchandising decisions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• At least 6 months of retail sales experience.
• Preferred: 1 year retail sales in an outdoor specialty store.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with information, advice, and service.
• Supervise sales associates in the lead role and maintain customer service standards.
• Handle POS transactions accurately and process customer details.
• Open and close the store, stock and merchandise inventory on the sales floor.
• Assist with special orders and vendor communications.

Skills

Retail sales

Leadership

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Public relations

Computer skills

Merchandising

Sales techniques

Product knowledge

Climbing knowledge

Backcountry skiing

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

# Full Time Sales Associate Lead - Boulder, COBOULDER, CO 80302## OverviewSalary Range$19.00 - $19.00 Hourly## DescriptionRetail Lead is an experienced sales associate who possesses the skills and has demonstrated ability to ensure the smooth running of the retail sales floor. Principal responsibility is maintaining a highly positive customer experience through interactions and transactions with customers in our store as well as our staff. This includes a depth and breadth of product knowledge, the ability to transfer that knowledge in a sensible fashion, willingness to assist customers with their needs or problems, a solid working knowledge of the POS system, and the ability and willingness to direct and supervise other sales associates to elevate the overall level of customer service that we provide to our customers.Retail Lead will also be asked to do any number of following: merchandising, totaling of daily receipts, receiving product, processing warranty returns, general store maintenance, opening and closing the store, restocking, placing special orders, attending trade shows, assisting with purchasing/assortment decisions, and placing orders for store merchandise.This position may require work on holidays and weekends.**Benefits:**Insurance benefits, 401k with match option, paid vacation, paid holidays, casual dress code.## Qualifications**Education**Required: High School Diploma**Work Experience**Required: 6 months of retail salesPreferred: 1-year retail sales in an outdoor specialty store**Skills and general experience** • A current or previous retail employee with 6 or more months of experience: • Excited about retail and thrive in a fast-paced environment. • Motivated to effectively lead and inspire others to learn and grow through coaching and mentoring. • Able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holiday, evening, overtime, and weekend shifts. • Excellent public relation skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers and your team to meet goals. • Basic to Intermediate knowledge of computer systems, typing skills, merchandising experience, understanding of sales techniques, product knowledge, knowledge of and/or participation in climbing and backcountry skiing. Alternative qualification: None Required licenses: None. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**General physical requirements: Light Work Visual acuity requirements: Close inspection, clerical Motion and sensory requirements: Climbing, skiing, stooping, lifting, fingering, listening, talking, standing, and reaching. Physical working conditions: Inside environment**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** • Assist customers with appropriate information, advice, and service. • Ensure a high-level customer experience; maintain an atmosphere and environment that is cordial and professional, including directing and supervising sales associates in support of these objectives. • Supervise the completion of daily tasks within the lead role. • Assist customers at the Point of Sale (POS), including the accurate entry of merchandise, payments, and customer details. • Resolve problems involving customer relations and customer satisfaction. • Assist customers with rental/demo equipment. • Stock and merchandise inventory on the sales floor. • Responsible and authorized to place special orders for customers. • Resolve problems with vendors and suppliers. • Open and close the store in the absence of store manager or assistant store manager. • Receive merchandise into the store once orders have been placed. *Black Diamond is and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.*