Retail Sales Associate

Fleet Feet Sports; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employee/Vendor Discounts

Training Program Discounts

High energy and fun atmosphere

Job summary

Fleet Feet Sports in Arlington Heights is looking for a Retail Sales Associate to deliver exceptional customer service. You will recommend products and build relationships with customers to help them achieve their running goals.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have experience in sales, and be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Join a passionate team that values diversity and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing sales environment preferred.
• Proactive learner and sound decision maker.
• Passionate and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Recommend gear and products to customers.
• Maintain sales goals set by management.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication skills

Flexibility

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

At Fleet Feet Chicago, we believe that running changes everything. For over 30 years, we have curated and created products, programs, and experiences that inspire and empower runners in the Chicagoland area. We believe it’s a privilege to serve and remain committed to delivering unmatched service and support when outfitting customers with the gear they need to be successful in their active endeavors.

We like to keep things high‑spirited, fast‑paced, and fun. We don’t mind wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever is needed. Our team is a group of knowledgeable and hardworking individuals who work, sweat and live passionately. We run together to solve a problem, reach a goal, get inspired, and champion our brand each day. We are in full pursuit to find passionate people to join us on our quest and bring our core values to life.

Joining Fleet Feet Chicago is joining a team and a community that ignites and promotes running and fitness. We pride ourselves in putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else, for staff or customers. We truly believe that running changes everything.

Responsibilities

As a Retail Sales Associate, you are the heart and sole (pun intended) of our brand. You have the opportunity to recommend gear and products that a customer will use to cross their next finish line, regardless of what that looks like. This position always goes above and beyond to take care of our customers and communities. You will be part of a dynamic group that builds and maintains meaningful relationships with customers, vendors, and peers by listening to customer needs, providing personalized solutions, and, ultimately, outfitting them with everything they need to get started or persevere. We pride ourselves on putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else. We truly believe that running changes everything.

Qualifications

• Available to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Experience in a customer‑facing sales environment preferred
• Deliver the best customer experience by outfitting each customer that walks through the door
• Maintain sales goals set forth by management
• Communicate professionally with customers and team
• Proactive learner and sound decision maker
• Accountable and adaptable
• Passionate, positive, self‑motivated and detail‑oriented
• Does the right thing
• Collaborative and customer‑centric
• Willing to go above and beyond
• Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activities, and functions

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Sick Time Off
• Employee/Vendor Discounts
• Training Program Discounts

Perks

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• Community involvement and community service activities
• Passionate team members

Additional Requirements

Hours of work for this position may vary based on work schedule. Position requires moving around for periods of 2-4 hours without a rest break task sequencing, and using point‑of‑sale computers. Occasional moderate to heavy (10-25+lb) lifting and carrying, bending and reaching overhead may be required. Work environment includes substantial communication with customers, working in a retail environment with product displays and stockroom with inventory, and potentially slippery surfaces.

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams in which everyone brings their whole self to Fleet Feet is key to our success. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. That is why we prioritize diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, our culture, and our engagement with the community.

Fleet Feet franchisees operate as independent business owners. If you apply and are hired at a Franchise location, you would be an employee of that Fleet Feet franchisee and not an employee of the Fleet Feet Corporation. We have opportunities within both our franchise locations and our Fleet Feet Corporation.