Sales Associate (Full-Time) - Sporting Goods - Tilton, IL

Runnings; Tilton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Runnings in Tilton, IL is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, handle cashier duties, and maintain store appearance. Knowledge of Fishing, Hunting, Camping, and Firearms helps provide accurate product guidance.

Availability includes weekends and flexible hours; training on FFL procedures for firearm sales will be provided as needed, with emphasis on excellent service and accurate cash handling.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of FFL requirements for firearms sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with service questions.
• Price merchandise and adjust prices as needed.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves.
• Receive freight and organize incoming products.
• Assist in cycle counts and cash handling.
• Answer phone calls and handle inquiries.
• Process transactions with the KCX system and manage returns.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier duties

Product knowledge

Stock management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

KCX cash register system

Cash register scanner

Calculator

Job description

Description

The Sales Associate is responsible to assist customers throughout the retail store. The primary function of the Sales Associate is to provide excellent customer service. This may include greeting customers in the store, cashier responsibilities, answering product related questions, product assembly, general housekeeping, and other duties as assigned by manager. The Sporting Goods Sales Associate should have knowledge of the products we sell - Fishing, Hunting, Camping and Firearms - Must be able to accurately complete all required FFL procedures for sales of firearms. Availability needed is anytime plus weekends.

Pay Range: $15.00-$17.00 Depending on experience.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they shop in the retail store, assisting with customer service questions.
• Price store merchandise and make price changes as requested by store management.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves as requested by store management.
• Assist in receiving freight and organize incoming products as directed by store management.
• Responsible for assisting in cycle counts.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and handle appropriately.
• Handle customer transactions utilizing KCX cash register system.
• Responsible for accurate cash handling.
• Responsible for handling customer returns.

Other Duties

• Housekeeping duties
• Other duties as assigned

Mental And Physical Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills required
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Long periods of standing
• Frequent bending and twisting

Education, Training And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Any knowledge of and/or experience with FFL requirements for the sale of firearms is strongly preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• Retail store environment
• Cold and warm conditions
• Irregular work schedule

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

• Computer Calculator Cash register-scanner
• Telephone Fax Copy machine
• Computer Software and network

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.