Sales Associate Sporting Goods Part Time

Buchheit Family of Companies; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit Family of Companies is seeking a friendly part-time Sales Associate to assist customers with product knowledge, pricing checks, and merchandise recommendations. You will maintain attractive displays, help with inventory, and support the store team to meet sales goals in a busy retail environment.

The role emphasizes customer service, communication, multitasking, and a positive attitude. A flexible schedule, including weekends, is required to cover shifts.

Qualifications

• Friendly and outgoing personality.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Flexible schedule required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, in-person and over the phone.
• Multi-tasking abilities.
• Calm, pleasant demeanor under stress.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, determine their needs/wants, and recommend merchandise.
• Advise customers on utilization and care of merchandise.
• Answer customer questions promptly and cheerfully.
• Stock and recover merchandise.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts, as needed.
• Ensure proper signage in the department.
• Check prices and inventories using a computer.
• Assist with inventory preparation.
• Create special orders as needed.
• Maintain safety awareness for hazards in-store.
• Handle customer complaints professionally.
• Bring in carts from outside.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Friendly personality

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Customer service oriented

Problem-solving

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

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.

• 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

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.