## Retail Sales Associate, SimmsApply: Bozeman, MT: Full time: Posted 20 Days Ago: R0013528# **Job Description**## **About the Role**As a Fly Shop Retail Associate, you’ll be at the heart of the customer experience—helping anglers of all backgrounds gear up, learn, and feel at home in our shop. Whether a customer is picking up their first rod or dialing in their late‐season setup, you’ll serve as a trusted guide, product expert, and ambassador of the Simms fishing lifestyle.This role is perfect for someone who loves connecting with people, thrives in a dynamic retail environment, and wants to share their passion for fishing and the outdoors every day.## **What You’ll Do*** **Deliver expert product knowledge** to anglers of all experience levels, helping them find gear that fits their needs, goals, and style of fishing.* **Provide an exceptional customer experience** through attentive service, thoughtful recommendations, and a genuine passion for the sport.* **Efficiently manage customer transactions** with accuracy and professionalism using our POS and retail systems.* **Adapt to shifting store needs,** balancing customer volume, merchandising tasks, and operational priorities seamlessly.* **Maintain a high level of professionalism** and represent the Simms brand with pride.* **Leverage retail tools and technology** to manage inventory, product returns, and order processing.* **Seek opportunities to enhance the in‐store experience**, from product storytelling to proactive customer engagement.* **Participate in company-wide initiatives** supporting conservation, sustainability, and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) efforts.## **What You Bring*** A friendly, outgoing personality and a willingness to genuinely connect with customers.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Active listening and problem‐solving abilities with a focus on creating win‐win customer solutions.* The ability to shift quickly between tasks while managing high volumes of calls and emails.* Technical aptitude with inventory systems, Excel, and other store management tools.* A willingness to learn our full product line and the technological details behind Simms gear—and confidently explain those features to anglers of all experience levels.* A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships with peers and supervisors.## **Preferred Experience*** **1–2 years of retail experience** preferred, especially in outdoor, sporting goods, or specialty retail environments.## **Physical Requirements*** Ability to lift up to **50 lbs****Pay Range:**Hourly Rate: $17.00 - $18.00The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!