Retail Gearhead / Sales Associate - Part Time (Backcountry)

CSC Generation; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Backcountry is hiring a Gearhead (Sales Associate) to join our retail team. You will greet customers, provide product information, and help them choose the right outdoor gear and apparel, processing transactions efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires passion for outdoor activities, strong communication, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays, with opportunities to contribute to promotions and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with purchases.
• Provide product information, advice and recommendations.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized store environment.
• Manage inventory levels and restock merchandise.
• Participate in promotions and campaigns.
• Collaborate with marketing and buying teams to align product offerings.
• Aim to exceed sales targets.
• Develop knowledge of products, trends, and competitors.
• Specialized knowledge in skiing, snowboarding, biking, climbing, fly fishing, or other outdoor sports is a plus.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Microsoft Office & POS

Outdoors knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our five online stores—Backcountry, Level Nine Sports, Competitive Cyclist,MotoSport, andSteepandCheap—aimto supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products,a superiorshopping experience, personalized Gearheadexpertise, lightning-fast andaccuratefulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for outdoor activities andpossessexcellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Gearhead (Sales Associate) to join our retail team.The successful candidate willbe responsible forproviding exceptional customer service, generating sales, and helping customers find the right outdoor gear and apparel for their needs.

What you get to do every day:

• Greet and assist customers with their purchases
• Provide product information, advice, and recommendations to customers
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently
• Maintain a clean and organized store environment
• Manage inventory levels and restock merchandise
• Participate in company-wide promotions and marketing campaigns
• Collaborate with the marketing and buying teams to ensure product offerings align with customer needs
• Continuously strive to improve customer satisfaction and exceed sales targets
• Develop and maintain knowledge of products, industry trends, and competitors
• Specialized knowledge in skiing, snowboarding, biking, climbing, fly fishing, or other outdoor sport preferred
• Outdoor industry and retail experience, nice to have
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager

What you bring to the role:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred
• Previous retail sales experience preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale systems
• Passion for outdoor activities and knowledge of outdoor gear and apparel

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers
• Ability to remain standing for up to 5 hours at a time
• Ability to move about the store coaching and directing associates; selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor
• Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise from stockroom or sales floor
• Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise
• Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse to accomplish work
• Must have a flexible schedule, including availability for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Regular and predictable attendance

$18 - $20 an hour

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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