Lead Retail Sales Associate

The Orvis Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orvis Company seeks a dynamic Lead Retail Guide in Minneapolis who embodies a passion for the outdoor lifestyle. This role emphasizes relationship building, team leadership, and creating an inclusive retail environment. The Lead Retail Guide will inspire customers while providing exceptional service and ensuring a smooth store operation. With a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on work/life balance, this opportunity offers a unique retail career experience.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Monthly Team Incentive Program

Employer Matched 401(k) savings plan

Paid time off and holiday pay

Generous associate discount

Fly Rod loaner program

Qualifications

• Friendly and inviting personality, ability to build customer relationships.
• Strong computer skills with ability to learn business programs.
• Ability to lead the sales floor and coach the team.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming store atmosphere as a brand ambassador.
• Demonstrate core values and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Maintain a safe and orderly workspace following all safety policies.

Skills

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Leadership

Creativity

Visual Merchandising

Tools

Business Programs

Job description

At Orvis, our Sales Associates are front line Retail Guides—inspiring, outfitting, and guiding customers on their outdoor adventures.

Orvis is where passion and a career meet.

Seeking a dynamic LEAD RETAIL GUIDE who appreciates the outdoor lifestyle and enjoys outfitting customers for great adventures. Working alongside the Store Manager, you will:

• Create a store atmosphere that is welcoming and inclusive
• Serve as a brand ambassador and lead by example in a fast-paced retail environment
• Set the tone for your team to consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Demonstrate our core values of surprising and delighting our customer, taking pride in our product, and protecting what we love

WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Friendly and inviting personality, ability to build relationships, demonstrate care for customers and co-workers, and create a fun and energetic store vibe
• Ability to engage customers and to suggest product in an authentic and helpful manner
• Confidence in observing and coaching selling opportunities to develop the team
• Strong computer skills; ability to learn and apply business programs and assist others
• Ability to solve problems for customers and associates, handling ambiguity with sound judgment
• Reliability and responsibility to open and close the store
• Creativity and visual merchandising skills are a plus
• Ability to reach, move, and handle merchandise, reaching high and crouching low, lifting up to 30 pounds, and the stamina to execute floor sets
• Ability to lead the sales floor for extended periods of time
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly workspace by following all safety policies and procedures

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer a retail career experience like no other. To be at their best, we recognize that our Retail Guides need time to recharge and connect with nature. We believe in ensuring a great work/life balance, maintaining store operating hours that focus on our most productive periods,and offering a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Monthly Team Incentive Program
• Employer Matched 401(k) savings plan
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Generous associate discount, and opportunities to earn travel credits in partnership with Orvis Adventures - Travel Division
• Fly Rod loaner program

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