Sales Associate Part Time Sporting Goods

Buchheit Inc; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

KV Management in Kirksville, MO is hiring a Part-Time Retail Store Sales Associate to greet customers, explain product features, and support everyday store operations.

You will maintain displays, assist with inventories, answer questions, and help drive sales while delivering friendly service that reflects the store's brand. This role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and customer-focused communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and outgoing personality.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Flexible schedule.
• Ability to communicate with customers in person and by phone.
• Multitasking ability.
• Calm and composed under stress.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Initiative and problem-solving within scope of position.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, determine their needs and recommend merchandise.
• Advise customers on usage and care of merchandise.
• Answer customer questions promptly and politely.
• Stock and recover merchandise.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts as needed.
• Ensure proper signage in department.
• Check prices and inventories with computer.
• Assist with inventory preparation.
• Create special orders as needed.
• Ensure safety and report hazards.
• Handle customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Bring in carts from outside.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Friendly personality

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

KV Management Part Time Kirksville, MO, US

DEPARTMENT

Retail Store

REPORTS TO

Store Manager

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

POSITION TYPE

Part-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

• 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

• Must have a friendly and outgoing personality
• Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• 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.