Retail Sales Associate I

Brooks Running; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,598 - 38,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Savings Plan and match

Paid Time Off

Product discounts and giveaways

Job summary

A leading athletic footwear brand in Seattle is looking for a Retail Sales Associate I. In this role, you will deliver exceptional customer service and provide guidance on product selection, all while creating an energizing shopping experience. We seek individuals with retail experience who are passionate about running and can engage with diverse customers, ensuring they feel at home in our store. This position offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and a welcoming company culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail experience preferred.
• Availability to work up to 20 hours per week including weekends.
• Moderate computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide premium service and product information to customers.
• Guide consumers in selecting Brooks gear and perform fitting analysis.
• Participate in store merchandising and maintain store cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Who We Are

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

• Runner First – We act in the best interest of the runner
• Word is Bond – We do what we say we’ll do
• Champion Heart – We give our all in everything we do
• There is no “I” in Run – We stay generous with our humanity
• Keep Moving – We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.

Your Job

The Retail Sales Associate I is absolutely critical to delivering the premium level of customer service our consumers have come to expect. This team member brings the “Run Happy” shopping experience to Brooks consumers, offers expert guidance on fit and product selection, and makes the time they spend in our store the best part of their day! You won’t just be working in a store; you’ll be working at Brooks HQ as well! It is your job to bring the best of the brand to all who walk through the door.

Responsibilities

• Be awesome. Create energy. Inspire those around you. Be FUN. Elevate the Brooks brand!
• Provide consumers with premium, Run‑Happy service and in-depth product information.
• Be a storyteller, and a fantastic listener who gets to the core of customers’ needs and makes them feel at home, regardless of their athletic ability.
• Guide consumers in the selection and purchase of Brooks gear.
• Develop a keen ability to understand and empathize with runners and those aspiring to be active.
• Provide expert fitting and gait analysis service, matching consumers with the right product for them.
• Participate in any and all store sales floor/stock area merchandising and clean‑up as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Store Operations Manager.
• Demonstrate regular and dependable attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail experience preferred. Strong sales and service experience is a big plus.
• Availability to work up to 20 hours per week (two to three shifts), including Friday and Saturday.
• Moderate computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new computer/Point‑of‑Sale (POS) programs.
• Accurate cash‑handling and inventory counting abilities. Basic retail math a plus.
• Outstanding customer service and conversational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust, resulting in effective working relationships with consumers, Brooks Employees, and other members of the Brooks community.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to listen effectively.
• Comfort in interacting with a wide range of people, from brand new runners, to elite athletes, to corporate executives.
• Keen attention to detail in the execution of tasks.
• Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our consumers and the Brooks community.
• Dedication to the Brooks values!
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $20.76 - $27.96 per hour. Base pay offered will vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Other

Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!

Benefits – 401K Savings Plan and match, and transportation assistance.

Bonus – In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.

Paid Time Off – Brooks offers three paid holidays and paid sick leave. Part‑time employees consistently working more than 20 hours per week will also accrue PTO and receive parental leave.

Perks – product discounts and giveaways, employee recognition, and fitness discounts.

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two‑spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non‑merit based factors.