Part-Time Retail Associate

Next Frontier Capital; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

MeatEater is seeking a part-time Retail Associate for its Edina, MN location. The role focuses on inventory maintenance, representing the MeatEater brands, and communicating product knowledge to customers with a passion for outdoor pursuits.

Ideal candidates have retail experience and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work weekends, and collaborate with the team to keep the store organized and running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Greeting customers and building rapport.
• Maintaining store cleanliness and displays.
• Watching inventory levels and restocking as needed.
• Processing sales transactions accurately at POS.
• Communicating promotions and sales to customers.
• Assisting with store events and offsite opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer questions, and provide product knowledge.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and displays straight.
• Manage backstock and monitor inventory levels.
• Process sales transactions and handle basic returns.
• Support events, trade shows, and weekend coverage.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Sales transactions

Inventory management

Physical stamina

POS system

Tools

POS system

Job description

MeatEater is seeking a part-time hourly Retail Associate to join our team at its retail space in Edina, MN. The Retail Associate at our MeatEater store is responsible for maintaining inventory, representing MeatEater, Inc. professionally, and ensuring that product knowledge is communicated to our customer base in Minnesota. The right candidate will have a passion for outdoor pursuits. Additionally, the Retail Associate should have or be willing to gain well-rounded knowledge about hunting gear and clothing from all of MeatEater, Inc. brands: First Lite, FHF Gear, Dave Smith Decoys, Phelps Game Calls, and the MeatEater brand products. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in retail or similar industry.

The job is located in Edina, Minnesota

Requirements

• Greeting customers as they walk in, build rapport
• Maintaining the store (clean, straighten displays)
• Keeping an eye on low inventory levels
• Processing sales
• Reminding customers about our sales and discounts
• Keeping the backstock room orderly
• Utilizing teamwork to keep the store organized and running smoothly
• Ongoing effort to familiarize self and customers about our product, sales, and discounts
• Collaborative attitude and team oriented
• Ability to keep the store organized and running smoothly
• Provide assistance with store events, with potentially offsite opportunities (e.g. trade shows)
• Ability to carry up to 50lbs and manage occasional physically demanding tasks
• Other duties as beneficial to MeatEater

Required Qualifications

• Personable and willing to help both customers and coworkers

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous retail experience
• Availability to work weekends is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with MeatEater, Inc. and family of brands
• Hunting and fishing experience