Retail Sales Associate - Seasonal

The-Orvis-Company-7; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orvis is hiring a Retail Guide in Maine to inspire and outfit customers for outdoor adventures. You will work with the Store Manager and Lead Retail Guide to create a welcoming store atmosphere and deliver exceptional service across a fast-paced retail floor.

The role emphasizes brand ambassadorship, knowledge of products, and the ability to handle varied customer needs while maintaining presentation and safety standards. A proactive, energetic outlook is valued.

Qualifications

• Friendly and inviting personality
• Delivery of world-class customer service through empathy and customer centricity
• Develop in-depth knowledge of Orvis products and services
• Entrepreneurial spirit to leverage omnichannel assets
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn business programs
• Ability to handle ambiguity and use sound judgement
• Creativity and visual merchandising skills a plus
• Maintain store presentation and restock during downtime
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work across floor sets

Responsibilities

• Create a store atmosphere that is welcoming and inclusive
• Serve as a brand ambassador and lead by example in a fast-paced retail environment
• Demonstrate Orvis core values of surprising customers, product pride, and protecting what we love

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Product knowledge

Merchandising

Problem solving

Time management

Job description

At Orvis, our Sales Associates are front line Retail Guides—inspiring, outfitting, and guiding customers on their outdoor adventures.

Orvis is where passion and a career meet.

Seeking a dynamic Retail Guide who appreciates the outdoor lifestyle and enjoys outfitting customers for great adventures. Working alongside the Store Manager and Lead Retail Guide, you will:

• Create a store atmosphere that is welcoming and inclusive
• Serve as a brand ambassador and lead by example in a fast-paced retail environment
• Demonstrate our core values of surprising and delighting our customer, taking pride in our product, and protecting what we love

WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Friendly and inviting personality, ability to build relationships, demonstrate care for customers and co-workers, and create a fun and energetic store vibe
• Delivery of world-class customer service through empathy, critical thinking and customer centricity
• Ability to develop in-depth knowledge of Orvis products and services, engage customers and to suggest product in an authentic and helpful manner
• Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to leverage assets across Orvis’ omnichannel retail platform
• Current computer skills and the ability to learn and apply business programs
• Ability to handle ambiguity, use sound judgement, and solve problems for customers
• Creativity and visual merchandising skills are a plus
• Utilizing time between customers to enhance store presentation through merchandising, maintaining standards, and restocking
• Ability to reach, move, and handle merchandise in high and low areas, lift up to 30 pounds, and the stamina to execute floor sets
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly workspace by following all safety policies and procedures

Orvis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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