Sales Associate Sporting Goods PT

Buchheit Family of Companies; House Springs (MO); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Part time

Job summary

Buchheit Family of Companies is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate in Missouri to greet customers, determine needs, and recommend merchandise while maintaining store displays and staying current with trends. The role emphasizes building long‑term customer relationships and providing product knowledge.

The position also covers inventory handling, signage, basic computer tasks, and safety. A friendly demeanor, flexibility, and teamwork are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a friendly and outgoing personality.
• Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Demonstrate effective communication with customers, in-person and over the phone.
• Able to multitask and stay organized.
• Maintain a pleasant and calm disposition under stress.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills within the scope of the position.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, determine their needs/wants, and recommend merchandise
• Advise customers on utilization and care of merchandise, as needed
• Answer customer questions or concerns promptly and in a 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 the department
• General use of computer to check prices and inventories
• Assist with inventory preparation
• Create special orders, as needed
• Maintain safety awareness to prevent hazards
• Handle customer complaints professionally and promptly
• Bring in carts from outside
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Friendly personality

Strong work ethic

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Communication

Multi-task

Calm under stress

Follow instructions

Initiative & problem solving

Job description

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.

• 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.