Seasonal Events Associate

Bass Pro Shops; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on merchandise

Dental Vision

401k

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is hosting a National Hiring Event at our Fort Myers location. The Seasonal Events Associate will support store events, assist customers with product recommendations, and help execute seasonal activities throughout the year.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work in a busy environment with families. On-site interviews will be conducted during the event, with a focus on creating a legendary guest

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of calculating figures such as discounts and making change.
• Ability to perform data entry and analyze reports and ledgers.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner to customers and associates.

Responsibilities

• Support world-class customer service and ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
• Assist customers in buying decisions and promote programs including CLUB Membership and In-Store Pick-up.
• Establish and maintain relationships with management, coworkers, children and customers.
• Assist with execution of seasonal events and in-house outdoor skills workshops.
• Participate in store events and keep work area clean, neat and safe.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Cash handling

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Data entry software

Job description

National Hiring Event

• Wednesday, October 7th and Thursday, October 8th
• 10 am – 7 pm
• Bass Pro Shops 10040 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913. [phone]

Be prepared to interview for various positions on the spot! Apply prior to arrival to expedite the process at careers.basspro.com

POSITION SUMMARY

The Seasonal Events Associate performs duties associated with store events, participates in “short term” assignments and seasonal events to support the store as needed throughout the year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support a strong commitment to world class customer service and ensures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers.
• Provide a legendary experience for every customer, every time by assisting customers in making buying decisions by: identifying and evaluating customers' needs, making product recommendations based off of this analysis and promoting programs including, but not limited to CLUB Membership, VOC and In-Store Pick-up
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Management, coworkers, children and customers.
• Assist with the execution of seasonal events.
• Facilitate "in-house" outdoor skills workshops.
• Participate in Store “events” as scheduled.
• Keep work area clean, neat and safe at all times.
• All other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• High School education or equivalent experience
• Knowledge, Skills, and Ability to calculate figures such as discounts and make change to customers
• Ability to perform data entry, analyze reports and ledgers
• Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner to our customers and other Associates
• Good Customer Service skills
• Ability to function in a noisy and hectic environment, with children and parents

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constantly stand and/or walk during shift
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information
• Occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps, etc
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information
• Occasionally repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Occasionally work in low or high temperatures
• Occasionally work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Occasionally work in noisy environments
• Light work that may occasionally require lifting or moving objects weighing up to 100 pounds (utilizing a team lift as needed)

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT

• Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation.
• Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems.
• Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments.
• Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.

Part Time Benefits Summary

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
• Dental Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k
• Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

Bass Pro Shops About Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”