Sales Associate (Seasonal)

West Marine; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Various voluntary benefits

Job summary

A leading boating supply retailer in Key West is looking for a dedicated Sales Associate. In this role, you will provide exceptional customer service, assist in product selections, manage transactions, and maintain a clean store environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in retail or boating. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. This full-time position requires flexibility in scheduling to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to actively engage with customers and assess their needs.
• Previous boating or retail experience preferred to guide customers.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist them in selecting products.
• Engage customers with questions to ascertain their needs.
• Maintain inventory and ensure store cleanliness.
• Process transactions accurately and manage the register.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to listen actively and respond to customer needs

Proven sales and customer service abilities

Familiarity with merchandise

Point-of-sale systems knowledge

Strong attention to detail

Effective time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous boating and/or retail experience

Job description

Job Summary

As a Sales Associate, you will be essential in providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a positive shopping experience. You will assist customers by understanding their needs, offering expert product recommendations, and facilitating transactions. Responsibilities also include maintaining inventory, managing pricing and product displays, and ensuring a clean and organized store environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome customers as they enter the store.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs using open‑ended questions and active listening.
• Provide detailed product knowledge and suggestive selling to enhance the customer’s boating experience.
• Assist customers in selecting products and direct them to the appropriate aisle or location.
• Inform customers about available services and assist with special orders or drop‑ship purchases.
• Handle cash, credit, and on‑account transactions accurately, including processing returns and managing the register.
• Maintain accurate pricing by auditing and tagging merchandise, ensuring proper display and signage.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving, stocking, and replenishing merchandise.
• Ensure the sales floor and aisles are neat, clean, and organized, removing any hazards or obstacles.
• Support the buy‑online‑pick‑up‑in‑store (BOPIS) process and assist with buy‑online ship from the store as needed.
• Alert management to potential security or loss‑prevention issues and assist in maintaining asset protection standards.
• Complete all required training and review standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the position.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen actively and respond to customer needs.
• Proven sales and customer service abilities.
• Familiarity with merchandise.
• Point‑of‑sale systems; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and effective time management.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous boating and/or retail experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing and walking throughout the retail space.
• Ability to wear and communicate through a headset continuously.
• Frequent climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Occasionally operate equipment, including forklifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height unassisted frequently.

Benefits

West Marine offers a wide range of benefits, which include medical/dental/vision, various voluntary benefits, 401(k), and paid time off. To view eligibility and additional information on these benefits, along with starting pay ranges for select states, please visit our benefits page at www.embbenefits.com/wm-home/.

West Marine is a Drug‑Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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