Part Time Camping Sales Associate - Temporary [AMES] Ames, IA

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant retail team at JAX Mercantile as a Sales Associate in Ames, Iowa, where you'll share your passion for outdoor activities with customers. In this part-time role, you'll provide exceptional customer service, assist with inventory management, and engage customers in a friendly and professional manner. Enjoy a variety of employee benefits including PTO, 401K, and an Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Program

401K Plan

Employee Discount

Monthly Performance Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience is a must.
• Interest in outdoor activities like camping and hiking.
• Cashiering experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers and providing product suggestions.
• Stocking shelves and assisting the Department Manager.
• Processing payments accurately.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Computer Proficiency

Engaging Personality

Job description

Join our local, family and employee-owned company, JAX Mercantile, as we say our final farewells to our Ames, Iowa location. This short-term position will give you an opportunity to make someone's day this summer by sharing your enthusiasm and excitement about adventures in camping, biking, skiing, or paddling with our customers at JAX!

Our Sales Associates are responsible for greeting customers, providing honest and informative answers to questions, making suggestions about products that customers might want, and performing necessary tasks for efficient department operation. All JAX employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, engaging with people and sharing excitement about our store. Responsibilities include stocking shelves, assisting the Department Manager, and providing customer feedback to Department Managers and the Buyers' Team so our stores remain stocked with only the best products our customers have come to expect from JAX. Additional tasks may include:

• Accurately processing payments
• Helping with visual merchandising
• Maintaining a clean and well-stocked area
• Complete record-keeping tasks and contributing to reports
• Learning about products to provide better answers to customer questions
• Assisting in loss prevention efforts
• Communicating professionally
• Presenting a professional appearance and demeanor
• Taking steps to advance teamwork and develop solid working relationships with co-workers
• Assisting in inventory responsibilities

Our ideal candidate has prior customer service experience, and is willing to pitch-in where needed. Additional knowledge, skills or abilities include:

• Interest or enthusiasm in outdoor activities like camping, hiking, biking, skiing, or paddle-boarding
• Previous knowledge or experience with brands carried by JAX preferred
• Cashiering experience desired
  
• Computer proficiency required
• Works well with others
• Organizational skills
• Engaging and positive
• Attention to detail

Schedule Requirements:

• Must be available Weekends and days during the week
• Flexible shifts available

Pay Range:Starting at $11.90 an hour

Positions:1 Part Time position available

Company Benefits:

Jax Mercantile offers a variety of benefits and rewards for our employees. These include:

• Paid Time Off
  
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• 401K Plan
• Employee Discount
• Monthly Performance Bonus Program
• Anniversary and Birthday Gift Cards
• Matching Gifts & Donations
• Tuition Assistance
• CO2Conservation Credit
  
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Peer Recognition Programs
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Full-Time employees also have the ability to elect medical, dental, and/or vision insurance.

For over 60 years JAX has been providing customers with outstanding service with our passionate and expert staff. We are at work andstillhaving fun!

Please note that the pre-screening questions in the application process are important for screening purposes and may be the deciding factor in whether or not your application is forwarded for further review.

JAX Mercantile is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.