RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE – SNOW SPORTS>

Joe's Sporting Goods; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Joe's Sporting Goods in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate for the Ski/Hard Goods Department. You will assist customers with technical details and product fitting while delivering excellent service.

The role requires weekend availability, a passion for outdoor activities, and a team-oriented, proactive attitude. Training is provided, and retirees are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in ski/snowboard products and fitting techniques.
• Ability to assist customers with technical product details.
• Experience with upselling and in-store merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with customers in person and on the phone.
• Providing customer service and fitting of downhill ski gear.
• Multi-tasking with attention to detail.
• Opening/closing department duties.
• Merchandising, stock replenishment, cleaning, and supplies.
• Communicating customer requests to the buyer.

Skills

Skiing

Snowboarding

Nordic skiing

Outdoors enthusiast

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Merchandising

Education

High school

College preferred

Snow sports product knowledge

Merchandising background

Winter enthusiast

Training provided

Job description

Retail Sales Associate - Ski / Hard Goods Department (Alpine, Nordic, and Snowboards / Camping, Watersports)

Job Type: Part-time

Share your passion for the outdoors while generating sales, providing great customer service and building a loyal customer base. Experience as a skier/camper/watersports enthusiast is preferred as you are expected to assist customers by providing technical details and offer suggestions on new products. A good work ethic, confidence, self motivation and a service oriented attitude are some of the requirements to be a sales associate at Joe's!

Responsibilities:

• Interacting with customers, both in person and on the phone.
• Providing the utmost customer service, advice, and fitting of Downhill Ski gear
• Ability to multi-task with paying close attention to detail
• Completing assigned tasks for opening or closing the department.
• Merchandising and replenishing stock, cleaning, and refilling supplies as needed.
• Communicate customer requests and feedback with the buyer.

Skills:

• Passion in Skiing, Snowboarding, Nordic Skiing and the outdoors
• Interest in Watersports, Camping, Paddle Sports and Footwear preferred
• Background in properly fitting boots/orthotics
• Possesses good written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Be a team player and have the ability of meeting assigned targets/goals.
• Have good organizational skills and an understanding of basic merchandising.

Requirements:

• 2 nights/week 2 weekends/month
• Weekend and Holiday availability

Education:

• High school, college preferred. Retirees are encouraged to apply.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current snow sports products and fitting techniques
• Merchandising and sales background preferred.
• Experienced winter enthusiast
• Training will be provided

Benefits:

Benefits are not available for this position