Outdoor Retail Sales Lead & Trainer

REI; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

REI Co-op is seeking a Sr. Store Sales Specialist to be the face of the Co-op. You’ll engage daily with REI Members and Customers, serving as a knowledge base on products and services, and guiding junior staff.

Key responsibilities include training, stocking, price and inventory control, and collaboration with Department Managers to meet goals. A passion for the outdoors and strong relationship skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Retail sales and customer services experience (preferred).
• Open availability to work a flexible schedule.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Engage in REI Sales and Service Training to drive sales.
• Prepare store: stock, coordinate stocking process, handle merchandise.
• Adjust visual presentations to inventory levels, new products, and promotions.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, price accuracy, and product stock levels.
• Train and mentor new staff
• Partners with Department Managers to achieve goals and daily expectations

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Communication

Feedback openness

Problem solving

Goal setting

Resource management

Influence

Job description

REI Co-op is seeking a Sr. Store Sales Specialist to be the face of the Co-op. You’ll engage daily with REI Members and Customers, serving as a knowledge base on products and services, and guiding junior staff.

Key responsibilities include training, stocking, price and inventory control, and collaboration with Department Managers to meet goals. A passion for the outdoors and strong relationship skills are essential.