Retail Sales Associate - Sporting Goods - Part Time or Full Time

Buchheit Inc; Sparta (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to assist customers with product knowledge and maintain store standards. This part-time/full-time position requires strong communication skills, a valid FOID card, and the ability to multitask while creating a positive shopping experience. Ideal candidates are friendly, knowledgeable about firearms, and eager to support customer needs.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discount

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age with FOID card.
• Knowledge of hunting and fishing preferred.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and determine their needs.
• Advise customers on merchandise utilization.
• Stock and recover merchandise.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-Tasking

Education

Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card

Job description

Retail Sales Associate - Sporting Goods - Part Time or Full Time

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Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $16.00/hr

DEPARTMENT: Retail Store

REPORTS TO:Store Manager

FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt

POSITION TYPE: Part-Time/Full-Time

Position Summary

Sales associates work closely with customers and provide them with product knowledge in terms of features, warranties, special discounts or deals, and any additional information about the product. They should maintain the visual appearance of the store by managing store displays and keep up with trends and competition. Retail sales associates are expected to create and maintain a long-term relationship with the customers in order to achieve sales goals and represent the store in a positive manner.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all policies and procedures regarding the sale of firearms
• Greet customers, determine their needs/wants, and recommend merchandise
• Advise customers on utilization and care of merchandise, as needed.
• Answer any customer questions or concerns in a prompt and friendly manner
• Stock and recover merchandise
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts, as needed
• Ensure proper signage is in place throughout assigned department
• General use of computer to check prices and inventories
• Assist with inventory preparation
• Create special orders, as needed
• Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers
• Promptly handle any customer complaints, questions, or concerns in a professional and friendly manner
• Bring in carts from outside
• Additional duties, as assigned
  
  

Requirements & Qualifications

• You must be 21 years of age and have an up-to-date Firearm Owners Identification "FOID" card to be considered for this position
• Knowledge of hunting and fishing is preferred
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and procedures relative to the sale of firearms is essential
• Must have a friendly and outgoing personality
• Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Flexibility to work any open store hours is required.
• Ability to:
• Effectively communicate with customers, in-person and over the phone
• Multi-Task
• Maintain a pleasant and calm disposition under stress
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a “legal” disability to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Critical Care Insurance

Accident Insurance

Earned PTO/Illinois – Paid Leave for all Workers Act

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Team Member Discount

Bereavement Pay

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail

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