Outdoor Gear Sales Specialist — Flexible Hours & Service

Recreational Equipment, Inc.; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Accrued time off

Job summary

REI Co-op in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Store Sales Specialist to create better outdoor experiences by sharing knowledge, guiding purchases, and engaging with customers. You will help with transactions, memberships, and keeping the floor organized, while staying ahead on product trends.

Ideal candidates may have store retail experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. A flexible schedule and commitment to customer service are essential for success at REI.

Qualifications

• Store retail experience (preferred).
• Enjoys communicating and building relationships, both inside and outside the organization.
• Open to feedback and other viewpoints in the spirit of supporting the business.
• Uses business understanding, innovative thinking, and sound judgment to solve problems.
• Makes solid recommendations by combining information from various sources.
• Produces quality work by setting effective goals and establishing priorities.
• Organizes and uses resources to meet deadlines, keeps others in the loop about plans and progress.
• Engages and influences others to accomplish worthwhile organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with questions about products, memberships, and including special tickets sales.
• Maintain visual standards with store management, merchandising, and sales leads.
• Engage in REI Sales & Service Training and promote REI goods and services.
• Support store pick-up, including receiving and processing products.
• Follow REI loss prevention and safety procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job description

REI Co-op in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Store Sales Specialist to create better outdoor experiences by sharing knowledge, guiding purchases, and engaging with customers. You will help with transactions, memberships, and keeping the floor organized, while staying ahead on product trends.

Ideal candidates may have store retail experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. A flexible schedule and commitment to customer service are essential for success at REI.