Retail Sales Associate – Seasonal – Houston, TX

Orvis Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Orvis is seeking a Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Houston, TX to welcome customers, learn product offerings, and guide outdoor adventures with a friendly and energetic approach. You will collaborate with the Store Manager and Lead Retail Guide to create an engaging shopping experience.

Ideal candidates show strong customer service, empathy, and the ability to learn Orvis products while representing the brand in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and inviting personality; ability to build relationships and create a fun store vibe.
• Delivery of world-class customer service through care and empathy.
• Ability to learn product knowledge and assist customers authentically.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming store atmosphere and assist customers on the floor.
• Serve as brand ambassador and maintain high energy in a fast-paced retail setting.
• Support store team with merchandising, restocking, and presenting products.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Relationship building

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Retail Sales Associate – Seasonal Houston, TX

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.